Wesleyville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Wesleyville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,189. Residents earn $46,506 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,189 Population 6,017/sq mi density
$46,506 Median Income $24,953 per capita
$100,700 Home Value
$798 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 2,643 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$46,506 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,700 home value, $798/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,506
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,700
64% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 154/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $798
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.0%
53% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,189
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density6,017/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,506
Per Capita$24,953
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$15,024M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,700
Rent$798
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property2,643/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary246/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation746 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+87.4%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute20 min
Libraries12

Is Wesleyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wesleyville receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Wesleyville has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wesleyville is $46,506, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wesleyville is $100,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Wesleyville is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,643 per 100,000, 35% above the national average.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Wesleyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches, including 104.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Wesleyville has a population of 3,189 with a density of 6,017 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%).

Population

3,189
Total Population
6,017
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Wesleyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wesleyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wesleyville is $46,506, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Wesleyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,506
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,953
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029
IRS Avg AGI$66,216

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg
Establishments (County)6,731
County GDP$15,024M

Business (County)

Restaurants629
Healthcare888
Retail891
Manufacturing465

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,888
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Work from Home6.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Wesleyville is $100,700, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $798 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,700
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$798
31% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,888
97% above US avg
Effective Rate6.84%

Health Metrics: Wesleyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Premature Death9,059/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access85.1%
Healthcare Facilities888
Wesleyville has a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,643 per 100,000 (35% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Wesleyville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent153.7/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape30.7/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault122.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,642.9/100K
35% above US avg
Burglary245.9/100K
Theft2,335.6/100K
Vehicle Theft61.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Wesleyville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.0 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall104.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation746 ft (227 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density6,017/sq mi
Coordinates42.1369°N, 80.0123°W
County FIPS42049
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.1%
D 49%

Winner: Republican by 1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+87.4%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density6,017/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities888
Restaurants629
Retail Stores891

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Work from Home6.4%

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