Cost of Living in Coudersport, PA

With a cost of living index of 68, Coudersport, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 15% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Coudersport is a small community of 2,409 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Coudersport's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $811 (39% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $119,600 (61% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Coudersport is $54,402, which is 28% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Coudersport. The area sees an average annual temperature of 46.4°F, with summers averaging 66°F and winters around 26°F. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches spread over roughly 172 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.