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Connellsville, PA

Area Guide

A growing rural community with a vibrant downtown district and beautiful natural features

Rural Community River

Located about 60 miles southwest of Pittsburg, Connellsville is a small city serving up a lot of charm. Residents enjoy affordable rates for apartments and single-family homes along with an abundance of amenities. A small business-friendly town, Connellsville has plenty of restaurants, stores, and services to choose from, but is currently undergoing revitalization. Be sure to visit the downtown area for gorgeous views of the rivers, laid-back bars, unique boutiques, and casual eateries. Downtown Connellsville also houses a museum, an art gallery, a bowling alley, and a small theater. Along with a wide variety of amenities, Connellsville also has amazing natural areas. Check out a beautiful waterfall at East Park or take a riverside stroll along the Youghiogheny River at Yough River Park. Connellsville is quiet the majority of the year, but residents keep the town alive with exciting community events each month.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$42,380

Average: $61,607

Education

1,184

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,261

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

43 Years

Largest Age Group

60-69 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

23%

Housing Distribution

In Connellsville, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.

Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Bullskin El School

Public

Grades K-5

376 Students

West Crawford Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

480 Students

Dunbar Twp El School

Public

Grades K-5

623 Students

South Side El School

Public

Grades K-5

262 Students

Connellsville Twp El School

Public

Grades K-5

127 Students

Connellsville Jhs East

Public

Grades 6-8

948 Students

Connellsville Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

948 Students

Connellsville Area Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,001 Students

Points of Interest

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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 June 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.