Connellsville is a small town of 7,004 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $51,943
and a 7.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Connellsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Connellsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Connellsville 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: 94.4
Connellsville's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Connellsville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Connellsville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$653
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,943
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Connellsville's violent crime rate is 379.8 per 100,000 residents
— 0% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
379.8 /100k
Property Crime
2753.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Connellsville is served primarily by Connellsville Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Connellsville, PA
National Avg
School District
Connellsville Area SD
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Elementary Schools
4
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Connellsville sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Connellsville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Connellsville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,000 and median rent is $653/month.
Connellsville's violent crime rate is 379.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2753.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Connellsville are operated by Connellsville Area SD.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Connellsville, PA has a population of 7,004, a median household income of $51,943, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Connellsville averages 38.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Connellsville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15425.
The population of Connellsville, Pennsylvania is 7,004 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Connellsville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $115,000, median household income $51,943, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Connellsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
