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Coatesville, Pennsylvania

city · Chester County

At a glance

13,353
Population
$194,000
Median home value (all homes)
36% below U.S. median
$394,021
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,471/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$59,256
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
25.1 min
Average commute
92.6%
Homes with broadband
86.71%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing18% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes5% below
Insurance25% below
Commute cost8% below
For business: Pennsylvania is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates82%
College graduates19.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Coatesville
The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville is a public body exercising public powers to effectuate the provisions of the Urban Redevelopment Law. Its purpose is to revitalize and enhance the city by acquiring, developing, and managing properties for residential and commercial reuse.
county Chester County Economic Dev Council
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is a private, non-governmental entity that supports businesses in four key areas – Financing Solutions, Location Services, Workforce Development, and Innovation Culture – serving Chester County, PA and the surrounding region.
state Bensalem Economic Dev Corp.
The BEDC is dedicated to fostering sustainable economic growth through initiatives that support a strong business environment and enhance the quality of life for residents. It provides resources, guidance and advocacy, and promotes equitable opportunities, strategic development and community collaboration to help make Bensalem a premier place to live, work and thrive.
state Linden Pointe Park
LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus in Hermitage, PA hosts programs and resources for business startups and entrepreneurship, including the eCenter at LindenPointe and the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center, and provides information on partnerships and events.
state Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development
Penn State's Center for Economic and Community Development is an applied research center dedicated to strengthening local and regional development in Pennsylvania and beyond. It works with communities to address issues such as economic and demographic change, government revenue and expenditure policy, community capacity building, and social and economic inequality.
state Pennsylvania Department of Commerce & Economic Developement
The Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (BusinessPA) is the state's economic development agency that helps businesses grow, locate or expand in PA, with regional offices and programs such as PA SITES and PA Permit Fast Track, and a BusinessPA team to assist with growth strategies.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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