Coudersport is a small town of 2,384 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $44,881
and a 1.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Coudersport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Coudersport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Coudersport 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: 91.4
Coudersport's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Coudersport costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Coudersport, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$733
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,881
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Coudersport's violent crime rate is 87.2 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
87.2 /100k
Property Crime
305.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Coudersport is served primarily by Coudersport Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Coudersport, PA
National Avg
School District
Coudersport Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Coudersport sees average highs of 30.7°F in January
and 79.6°F in July,
with 44.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 71.8 inches of snow per year.
Coudersport's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Coudersport roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,300 and median rent is $733/month.
Coudersport's violent crime rate is 87.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 305.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Coudersport are operated by Coudersport Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Coudersport, PA has a population of 2,384, a median household income of $44,881, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
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.
Coudersport averages 30.7°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.0 inches
with about 71.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Coudersport, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16915.
The population of Coudersport, Pennsylvania is 2,384 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Coudersport: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $115,300, median household income $44,881, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coudersport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.