At a Glance
Median Income
$29,440
$22,973 per capita
Home Value
$55,400
Zillow: $114,796
Median Rent
$753/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
24.5% smoking rate
How Wellsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wellsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wellsville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellsville residents earn a median household income of $29,440 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,973. The unemployment rate stands at 10.6% (194% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 901 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellsville is $55,400 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,796. Median rent is $753/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.2% of adults in Wellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,096
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,720/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,440
Per Capita$22,973
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,400
Rent$753
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$114,796
Housing Units1,593
Rent Burden36.0%
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death12,479/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation715 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Wellsville was founded in 1797.
The median home in Wellsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.