What are the schools like in North Charleroi, PA?

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

What is the median household income in North Charleroi?

The median household income in North Charleroi, PA is $37,409 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in North Charleroi, PA?

North Charleroi has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.3 inches.

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

Q: Is North Charleroi, PA affordable or expensive?

North Charleroi's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Charleroi is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,200 and the median rent is $508 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Charleroi, PA?

Crime rate data for North Charleroi is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is North Charleroi, PA a Good Place to Live?

North Charleroi is a small town of 1,521 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $37,409 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: North Charleroi stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Charleroi is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Charleroi 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

North Charleroi's overall cost of living index is 94.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Charleroi costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	North Charleroi, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$508	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,409	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for North Charleroi is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Charleroi, 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	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Charleroi sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Charleroi, PA
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.3"

Demographics

Metric	North Charleroi, PA	National Avg
Population	1,521	—
Median Age	51.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.1%	22.2%
65 and over	31.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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North Charleroi vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Charleroi, PA affordable or expensive?

North Charleroi's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes North Charleroi roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,200 and median rent is $508/month.

What is the crime rate in North Charleroi, PA?

Crime data for North Charleroi is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in North Charleroi?

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

Is North Charleroi, PA a good place to live?

North Charleroi, PA has a population of 1,521, a median household income of $37,409, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in North Charleroi?

North Charleroi averages 39.0°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 10.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Charleroi?

The population of North Charleroi, Pennsylvania is 1,521 with a median age of 51.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Charleroi?

Key numbers for living in North Charleroi: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $78,200, median household income $37,409. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Charleroi side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.