Coatesville

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Coatesville, PA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,267

Population

13,821

Renter Mix

68% Rent

Enjoy a convenient locale with a steel production past

Diverse Historic Affordable Convenient Rural Suburban Industrial

Formerly a steel production town, Coatesville maintains an industrial vibe in its historic commercial corridor along the Lincoln Highway. Home to a diverse population, Coatesville reflects its diversity in a wide variety of shops and restaurants in this area as well.

Should you choose to rent in Coatesville, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the town’s history at the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum and go kayaking or canoeing on the Brandywine River. You can also take a one-hour drive to Philadelphia, Wilmington, or Lancaster. Commuting and traveling from Coatesville is simple with access to public transportation and major roadways.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$53,333

Average: $64,260

Education

2,070

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,544

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

34 Years

Largest Age Group

5-14 Years

Approximately 16% of Residents

Under 20

31%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

Coatesville has more renters than homeowners.

Renters
68%
Non-Renters
32%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Coatesville, PA is $1,269 for one bedroom, $1,648 for two bedrooms, and $1,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coatesville has increased by 3.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,269/month
606 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Kings Highway El School

Public

Grades K-5

494 Students

Scott Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

389 Students

Reeceville El School

Public

Grades K-5

350 Students

Friendship El School

Public

Grades K-5

327 Students

Rainbow El School

Public

Grades K-5

683 Students

Scott Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

389 Students

Coatesville Intermediate High School

Public

Grades 6-8

891 Students

North Brandywine Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

355 Students

Coatesville Area Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,412 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hibernia County Park
  • Sadsbury Woods Preserve
  • Springton Manor Farm
  • Springton Manor Farm Carriage House
  • ChesLen Preserve

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.