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Coatesville.
About
Life in Coatesville
Coatesville is a community of 13,323 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $59,256, median rent runs about $1,464 per month, and median home values are around $194,000. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Coatesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Coatesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coatesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (68.1%), and 26.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
12.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
28.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Coatesville
In Coatesville, rent runs 22% above the PA average, and home values are 24% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,984
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
40.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1952
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $392,054 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below PA average
Unemployment in Coatesville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Chester County, which includes Coatesville, is 1.1 percentage points lower than the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Coatesville: Chester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Chester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Coatesville is about 2% of Chester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Coatesville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Coatesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coatesville, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG)
Regional airport · few flights169k passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 117% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coatesville runs 117% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
716.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,477.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coatesville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 35 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Chester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Chester County, which includes Coatesville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 35 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 34 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40.5M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 25 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Chester County, county-wide
Coatesville is about 2% of Chester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Chester County, which includes Coatesville, is typically good — 259 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
259
per year
Moderate Days
102
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Chester County, county-wide
Coatesville is about 2% of Chester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coatesville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
52.1"
Annual Snowfall
31.9"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
131
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 4.05" |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 3.34" |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.80" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.10" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.02" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.55" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.58" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 5.17" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.57" |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.61" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.79" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coatesville
Coatesville has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Coatesville VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Haven Behavioral Hospital of West Chester
Psychiatric · 11.6 mi away · West Chester
Chester County Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · West Chester
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coatesville
Coatesville's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coatesville (within 15 miles)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
11.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 14,164 students · in-state tuition $11,464 · 73% graduate · median earnings $66,629 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coatesville
Coatesville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
17 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
36 mi awayAppalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coatesville
Coatesville Area Public Library
501 E Lincoln Highway, Coatesville
Cities Near Coatesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coatesville FAQ
Is Coatesville, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Coatesville's median rent is $1,471/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $59,256/year. Median home value is $194,000.
Is Coatesville, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Coatesville's violent crime rate was 716 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1477 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coatesville, Pennsylvania?⌄
Chester County, which includes Coatesville, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coatesville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Coatesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,471/month and median household income is $59,256/year. The median home value is $194,000. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coatesville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Coatesville is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from