At a Glance
Median Income
$148,750
$59,381 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
Zillow: $159,694
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
18.9% smoking rate
How Wellsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellsboro 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
Wellsboro residents earn a median household income of $148,750 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,381. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,494 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellsboro is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,694. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
2.5% of adults in Wellsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellsboro has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population532
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density2,956/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,750
Per Capita$59,381
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$159,694
Housing Units190
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation750 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute47 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Wellsboro was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.