Wellsville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

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 $378,453 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 0.6% 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

Wellsville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$42,700 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
26% below
Zillow: $378,453
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
43% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
74%
Rent
90%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wellsville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wellsville residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,700. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wellsville is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,453. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 28.8% 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 1938.

Education

19.1% of adults in Wellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population247
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density1,764/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$42,700
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A+
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,042
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$378,453
Housing Units98
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation482 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Wellsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.