What are the schools like in Portersville, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Portersville?

The median household income in Portersville, PA is $73,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Portersville, PA?

Portersville has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Portersville, PA affordable or expensive?

Portersville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Portersville is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $163,600 and the median rent is $775 per month.

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

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

Is Portersville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Portersville is a small town of 213 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,125 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

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

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

All Portersville 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

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

Metric	Portersville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$163,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Portersville 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	Portersville, 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	29.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Portersville sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Portersville, PA
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	Portersville, PA	National Avg
Population	213	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Arthur Estates, PA 3 mi Prospect, PA 5 mi West Liberty, PA 7 mi Ellport, PA 7 mi Frisco, PA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Portersville

Portersville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16051

Portersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portersville, PA affordable or expensive?

Portersville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Portersville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $163,600 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Portersville, PA?

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

What are the schools like in Portersville?

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

Is Portersville, PA a good place to live?

Portersville, PA has a population of 213, a median household income of $73,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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 Portersville?

Portersville averages 33.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Portersville?

Portersville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16051.

What is the population of Portersville?

The population of Portersville, Pennsylvania is 213 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Portersville?

Key numbers for living in Portersville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $163,600, median household income $73,125. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Portersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.