What are the schools like in Wellsboro, PA?

Wellsboro is served primarily by Wellsboro Area SD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Wellsboro?

The median household income in Wellsboro, PA is $54,559 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Wellsboro, PA?

Wellsboro has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 60.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Wellsboro, PA affordable or expensive?

Wellsboro's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wellsboro is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $180,600 and the median rent is $803 per month.

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

Wellsboro has a violent crime rate of 117.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 586.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wellsboro, PA a Good Place to Live?

Wellsboro is a small town of 3,459 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $54,559 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Wellsboro stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Wellsboro 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: 94.3

Wellsboro's overall cost of living index is 94.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wellsboro costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wellsboro, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$180,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$803	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,559	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wellsboro's violent crime rate is 117.2 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.2 /100k

Property Crime

586.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wellsboro is served primarily by Wellsboro Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wellsboro, PA	National Avg
School District	Wellsboro Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wellsboro sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 60.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wellsboro, PA
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	78.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	60.6"

Demographics

Metric	Wellsboro, PA	National Avg
Population	3,459	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	24.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Arnot, PA 11 mi Mansfield, PA 12 mi Blossburg, PA 13 mi Tioga, PA 14 mi Knoxville, PA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Wellsboro

Wellsboro, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16901

Wellsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellsboro, PA affordable or expensive?

Wellsboro's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wellsboro roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $180,600 and median rent is $803/month.

What is the crime rate in Wellsboro, PA?

Wellsboro's violent crime rate is 117.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 586.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wellsboro?

Public schools in Wellsboro are operated by Wellsboro Area SD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 39.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wellsboro, PA a good place to live?

Wellsboro, PA has a population of 3,459, a median household income of $54,559, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Wellsboro?

Wellsboro averages 30.1°F in January and 78.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 60.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wellsboro?

Wellsboro, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16901.

What is the population of Wellsboro?

The population of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania is 3,459 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wellsboro?

Key numbers for living in Wellsboro: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $180,600, median household income $54,559, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wellsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.