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South Coatesville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,843 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$72,976 Median Income $35,119 per capita
$253,900 Home Value $377,610 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$72,976 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$253,900 home value, $1,208/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher

South Coatesville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,976
3% below
$35,119 per capita
Home Value
$253,900
10% below
Zillow: $377,610
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
17% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
97%
Home Value
90%
Rent
104%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Coatesville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 5.6% (56% 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.

Safety & Crime

South Coatesville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,843
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,976
Per Capita$35,119
Unemployment5.6%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.