At a Glance
Median Income
$44,875
$22,146 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
Zillow: $250,600
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,109/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
36.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wattsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 1.1% (69% 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 $250,600. 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.
Safety & Crime
Wattsburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,109/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population340
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,133/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,875
Per Capita$22,146
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty36.0%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$1,150
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$250,600
Housing Units169
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,109/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
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.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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