At a Glance
Median Income
$110,543
$38,658 per capita
Home Value
$403,500
Zillow: $581,490
Median Rent
$1,057/mo
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
7.5% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wellsville residents earn a median household income of $110,543 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,658. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wellsville is $403,500 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $581,490. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 14.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
39.7% of adults in Wellsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wellsville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,120
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,543
Per Capita$38,658
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
A+
Home Value$403,500
Rent$1,057
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$581,490
Housing Units1,187
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,593 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Wellsville was founded in 1856.
The median home in Wellsville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.