Pennsylvania
Wellsboro is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,445. Residents earn $64,297 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Wellsboro receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Wellsboro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Wellsboro is $64,297, 14% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Wellsboro is $195,400, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Wellsboro is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 148 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,186 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Wellsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 60.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,297 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,573 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,555 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 994 |
| County GDP | $2,074M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 114 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,855 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $195,400 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $240,365 |
| Census Median Rent | $901 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.6% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,855 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,305/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Total Violent | 148.2/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 88.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 59.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,185.9/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 237.2/100K |
| Theft | 948.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.3 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 60.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,321 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7455°N, 77.3037°W |
| County FIPS | 42117 |
Winner: Republican by 51.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.7% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 703/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 59.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.1% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |