At a Glance
Median Income
$72,976
$35,119 per capita
Home Value
$253,900
Zillow: $377,610
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How South Coatesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Coatesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Coatesville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Coatesville residents earn a median household income of $72,976 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,119. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Coatesville is $253,900 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $377,610. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
28.1% of adults in South Coatesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Coatesville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,843
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,976
Per Capita$35,119
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
A+
Home Value$253,900
Rent$1,208
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$377,610
Housing Units691
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation310 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
South Coatesville was founded in 1921.
The median home in South Coatesville was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.