salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,480 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 197 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Coatesville?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Coatesville
| Size | Coatesville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $426 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,178 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,803 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,671 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,810 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Coatesville overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Coatesville, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Coatesville
Life in Coatesville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Coatesville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $316 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $194,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Coatesville, PA?
Renting in Coatesville costs a median of about $1,662 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Coatesville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,480 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Coatesville cheap or expensive?
Coatesville is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.2% of the typical household income of $63,908. It ranks 197th cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Coatesville?
The median homeowner in Coatesville pays $3,984 a year in property taxes, about 2.05% of the median home value.
Is Coatesville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Coatesville?
The median home value in Coatesville is $194,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
13,353 people live in Coatesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.