What are the schools like in Centerport, PA?

School district data for Centerport is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Centerport?

The median household income in Centerport, PA is $78,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Centerport, PA?

Centerport has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.3 inches.

Centerport, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Centerport, PA affordable or expensive?

Centerport's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Centerport is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $243,800 and the median rent is $914 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Centerport, PA?

Centerport has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 473.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Centerport, PA a Good Place to Live?

Centerport is a small town of 341 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $78,000 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Centerport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Centerport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Centerport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.8

Centerport's overall cost of living index is 96.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Centerport costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Centerport, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$243,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$914	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Centerport's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

473.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Centerport, PA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Centerport sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation and 21.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Centerport, PA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.5"
Annual Snowfall	21.3"

Demographics

Metric	Centerport, PA	National Avg
Population	341	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mohrsville, PA 1 mi Dauberville, PA 2 mi Shoemakersville, PA 2 mi Leesport, PA 3 mi West Hamburg, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Centerport

Centerport, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19516

Centerport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centerport, PA affordable or expensive?

Centerport's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Centerport roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $243,800 and median rent is $914/month.

What is the crime rate in Centerport, PA?

Centerport's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Centerport?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Centerport, PA a good place to live?

Centerport, PA has a population of 341, a median household income of $78,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Centerport?

Centerport averages 37.7°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches with about 21.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Centerport?

Centerport, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19516.

What is the population of Centerport?

The population of Centerport, Pennsylvania is 341 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Centerport?

Key numbers for living in Centerport: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $243,800, median household income $78,000, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Centerport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.