Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Meadville, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$746
Population
12,581
Renter Mix
60% Rent
Bask in the artistic flair of this historic town
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Historic
Meadville, Pennsylvania carries a distinct character shaped by small-city energy and deep historical roots in Crawford County. The city earned its place on the map as a manufacturing hub, and that industrial legacy still echoes through its architecture, from sturdy brick storefronts lining Market Street to well-kept neighborhoods spread across rolling northwestern Pennsylvania terrain. Allegheny College, a respected liberal arts institution founded in 1815, gives the city an intellectual pulse and draws a steady stream of students, educators, and events that keep the community engaged year-round.
Neighborhoods range from tree-lined residential streets near campus to more compact blocks closer to the downtown core, offering a variety of settings to suit different lifestyles. The housing mix reflects that range as well. Renters will find historic single-family conversions, cozy apartment communities tucked into older buildings with genuine character, and a modest selection of newer units that bring updated finishes to an otherwise classic built environment. Townhomes and garden-style rentals also appear throughout the city's quieter corridors.
Meadville's scale makes it easy to feel at home quickly. The downtown remains walkable and active, and the presence of Allegheny College ensures a reliable rhythm of cultural programming, community events, and economic activity that anchors daily life throughout the year.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,393
Average: $61,291
Education
2,711
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,278
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Meadville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Meadville, PA is $552 for a studio, $743 for one bedroom, $999 for two bedrooms, and $1,569 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Meadville has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$743/month
625 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Meadville, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
Public
Grades K-5
333 Students
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Second District Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Meadville Area Middle School (MAMS)
Public
Grades 6-8
345 Students
Meadville Area Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
765 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Fireman's Beach
- Erie National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Erie International/Tom Ridge Field
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† 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.