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Coatesville, PA

Coatesville, PA.

Population: 55,941 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Coatesville, PA is $393,241 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $384,000 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,594/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$393,241

Typical home value

+2.9%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$393,241
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.1%
10-year appreciation
+81.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$393,241
House Price Index (state)
384.9 (+3.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$384,000
Median list price
$365,000
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
186
For-sale inventory
123
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
137
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
61

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,594/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
Schools include
Scott MS, Rainbow El Sch, East Fallowfield El Sch, Kings Highway El Sch, Coatesville Area SHS

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
87
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Old Wilmington Road Ground Water Contamination (4.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
259
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,180
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
42,499

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
First State National Historical Park (17 mi)
National parks include
First State National Historical Park, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Chester County G O Carlson Airport (CTH) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilmington Airport (ILG) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+607 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,844
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
229,927
Average weekly wage
$1,773
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,400

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CoatesvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$393,241$237,223$288,527
Median sale price$384,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market31 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,594/mo$1,560/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,844$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Coatesville, PA?
$393,241.
What is the median sale price in Coatesville, PA?
$384,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Coatesville, PA?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Coatesville, PA?
Typical rent: $1,594/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Coatesville, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, drought, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Coatesville, PA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Coatesville, PA. 87 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Coatesville, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Coatesville, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Coatesville, PA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Old Wilmington Road Ground Water Contamination, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Coatesville, PA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Coatesville, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Coatesville, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Coatesville, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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