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Wellsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wellsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 247. Residents earn $88,750 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
247 Population 1,764/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $42,700 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $355,178 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,750
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $208,000
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.1%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,042
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Wellsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population247
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,764/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$42,700
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$28,909M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,042
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$355,178
Housing Units98
Rent Burden28.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation482 ft (147 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.0%
Libraries10

Is Wellsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wellsville receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Wellsville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wellsville is $88,750, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wellsville is $208,000, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wellsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wellsville has a population of 247 with a density of 1,764 people per square mile. The median age is 44.6 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian.

Population

247
Total Population
1,764
People / sq mi
44.6yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Wellsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wellsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wellsville is $88,750, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Wellsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,750
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,700
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
IRS Avg AGI$74,173

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,552
County GDP$28,909M

Business (County)

Restaurants716
Healthcare979
Retail898
Manufacturing194

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Wellsville is $208,000, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $355,178.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$355,178

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below US avg
Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.2%
Housing Units98
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,206
77% above US avg
Effective Rate2.98%
Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation482 ft (147 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,764/sq mi
Coordinates40.0513°N, 76.9407°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42043
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.9-point margin. 92.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.5%
D 52.4%

Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.1%
43% below US avg
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+7.2%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,764/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities979
Restaurants716
Retail Stores898

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

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