Wattsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Chautauqua County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
340 Population 1,133/sq mi density
$44,875 Median Income $22,146 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $272,731 Zillow
$1,150 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $1,150/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wattsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,875
40% below
$22,146 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
64% below
Zillow: $272,731
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
1% below
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
36.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Wattsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wattsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
36%
Rent
99%
Poverty
290%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wattsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wattsburg residents earn a median household income of $44,875 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,146. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wattsburg is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,731. Median rent is $1,150/month, with 42.5% 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 1941.

Education

12.0% of adults in Wattsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wattsburg has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population340
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,133/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,875
Per Capita$22,146
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty36.0%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$1,150
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$272,731
Housing Units169
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,667/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,294 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24

Did You Know?

Wattsburg was founded in 1828.
The median home in Wattsburg was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.