Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Pottsville
Pottsville, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$685
Population
14,481
Renter Mix
45% Rent
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Brimming with historic reverence, Pottsville is home to America’s Oldest Brewery—the Yuengling Brewery. In addition to the brewery, where guests can learn about the brewing process and visit the underground storage caves, Pottsville contains the Frank D. Yuengling home. Pottsville also houses Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum, which transports visitors to the 1950s.
Located in Pennsylvania’s Coal Region, Pottsville is the county seat of Schuylkill County. Pottsville residents enjoy access to artistic amenities like the Majestic Theater and the Mud and Maker gallery space. Numerous annual events bring the community together in Pottsville, including the Fall Festival, Winter Carnival, Spring Fling, Great Pottsville Cruise, and the Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K. Recreational opportunities abound at nearby Locust Lake State Park and Tuscarora State Park. The many metropolitan amenities of Philadelphia and New York City are within a two-hour drive from Pottsville as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$44,273
Average: $63,489
Education
2,682
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,876
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pottsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pottsville, PA is $406 for a studio, $685 for one bedroom, and $876 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pottsville has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$685/month
758 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
699 Students
Public
Grades K-5
805 Students
Public
Grades K-12
247 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
91 Students
Public
Grades K-8
699 Students
Public
Grades K-12
247 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
898 Students
Public
Grades K-12
247 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Locust Lake State Park
- Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train
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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.