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Wesleyville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Erie County County

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 $194,885 Zillow
$798 Median Rent 35.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
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
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wesleyville, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,506
38% below
$24,953 per capita
Home Value
$100,700
64% below
Zillow: $194,885
Median Rent
$798/mo
31% below
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
60% below
2,643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Wesleyville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wesleyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
36%
Rent
69%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wesleyville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wesleyville residents earn a median household income of $46,506 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,953. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,731 business establishments, including 629 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wesleyville is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,885. Median rent is $798/month, with 35.5% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Wesleyville reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,643/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Wesleyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wesleyville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population3,189
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density6,017/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,506
Per Capita$24,953
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$15,024M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,700
Rent$798
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$194,885
Housing Units1,345
Rent Burden35.5%

Crime

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

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation746 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Wesleyville was founded in 1828.
The median home in Wesleyville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 629 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.