What are the schools like in Coatesville, PA?

Coatesville is served primarily by Coatesville Area SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

What is the median household income in Coatesville?

The median household income in Coatesville, PA is $55,989 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Coatesville, PA?

Coatesville has an average high temperature of 38.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Coatesville, PA affordable or expensive?

Coatesville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coatesville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,700 and the median rent is $1,372 per month.

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

Coatesville has a violent crime rate of 618.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1825.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coatesville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Coatesville is a small city of 13,316 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,989 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Coatesville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Coatesville 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: 103.5

Coatesville's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Coatesville costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Coatesville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,372	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	36.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,989	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Coatesville's violent crime rate is 618.6 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

618.6 /100k

Property Crime

1825.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Coatesville is served primarily by Coatesville Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Coatesville, PA	National Avg
School District	Coatesville Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coatesville sees average highs of 38.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation and 31.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coatesville, PA
Average High — January	38.5°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	52.1"
Annual Snowfall	31.9"

Demographics

Metric	Coatesville, PA	National Avg
Population	13,316	—
Median Age	31.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	42.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Coatesville, PA 1 mi Hayti, PA 1 mi Modena, PA 2 mi Caln, PA 2 mi Westwood CDP (Chester County), PA 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Coatesville

Coatesville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19320

Coatesville vs Other Cities

Coatesville, PA vs South Coatesville, PA Coatesville, PA vs Hayti, PA Coatesville, PA vs Modena, PA Coatesville, PA vs Caln, PA Coatesville, PA vs Westwood CDP (Chester County), PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coatesville, PA affordable or expensive?

Coatesville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Coatesville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $147,700 and median rent is $1,372/month.

What is the crime rate in Coatesville, PA?

Coatesville's violent crime rate is 618.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1825.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coatesville?

Public schools in Coatesville are operated by Coatesville Area SD. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Coatesville, PA a good place to live?

Coatesville, PA has a population of 13,316, a median household income of $55,989, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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 Coatesville?

Coatesville averages 38.5°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches with about 31.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coatesville?

Coatesville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19320.

What is the population of Coatesville?

The population of Coatesville, Pennsylvania is 13,316 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coatesville?

Key numbers for living in Coatesville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $147,700, median household income $55,989, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coatesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.