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Meadville.
About
Life in Meadville
Meadville is a community of 12,723 people in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $43,308, median rent runs about $855 per month, and median home values are around $115,700. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Meadville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Foreign-Born
3.3%
Broadband Internet
89.4%
of households
Population Growth
-6.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.3% foreign-born, most often from Barbados
Who lives in Meadville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Meadville, the largest foreign-born group is from Barbados (28.7%), and 1.2% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
18.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.3%
of households
Married Couples
28.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 29% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Meadville
In Meadville, rent runs 29% below the PA average, and home values are 54% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,706
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
34.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1950
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $172,358 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Meadville
Unemployment in Crawford County, which includes Meadville, is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
Meadville: Crawford County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Crawford County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Meadville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14.5 min avg
How Meadville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Meadville, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 89% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 79 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M 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 62% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Meadville runs 62% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
534
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,142.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Meadville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Crawford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Crawford County, which includes Meadville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Lake-Effect Snow | $24,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $350,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $320,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2018 | 12 | Lake-Effect Snow | $2.9M |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Crawford County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mercer County, PA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Meadville) is typically good — 265 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
265
per year
Moderate Days
97
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Mercer County, PA (25 mi away)
Climate78°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Meadville has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.4"
Annual Snowfall
64.0"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
125
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
169
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 2.52" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 1.96" |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 2.90" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.81" |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 4.39" |
| Jul | 80°F | 61°F | 4.91" |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 3.73" |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 4.16" |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.74" |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.59" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Meadville
Meadville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Meadville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Meadville Medical Center · 751 Liberty Street
- Outpatient center: Dermatology and Skin Surgery Institute · 149 N Main St, Meadville
- Outpatient center: Meadville Medical Center Grove Street · 1034 Grove St, Meadville
- Outpatient center: Yolonda Barco Oncology · 16792 Conneaut Lake Rd, Meadville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Meadville
Meadville's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Meadville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,156 students · in-state tuition $58,160 · 67% graduate · median earnings $68,228 (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: James A Garfield National Historic Site, 62 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Meadville
Meadville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being James A Garfield National Historic Site (62 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
James A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
78 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Meadville
Meadville Public Library
848 North Main Street, Meadville
Cities Near Meadville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Meadville FAQ
Is Meadville, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Meadville's median rent is $855/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,308/year. Median home value is $116,400.
Is Meadville, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Meadville's violent crime rate was 534 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1143 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Meadville, Pennsylvania?⌄
Crawford County, which includes Meadville, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Meadville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Meadville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $855/month and median household income is $43,308/year. The median home value is $116,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Meadville, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Meadville is 15 minutes, which is shorter than 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