City profile
Meadville, PA
Crawford County · Population 12,577
Meadville is a town in Crawford County, PA with about 12,577 residents and a typical home value near $116,000. It is 84 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
28°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
160
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$116,400
Typical monthly housing
$767
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.39%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.07%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.34%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 76/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Riverine flooding, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
80 mi to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 30% Democratic / 69% Republican
Community
Population
12,577
Black population
4.3%
County
Crawford County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding
Highlights
- About 12,577 residents
- Typical home value about $116,000
- 84 miles from Pittsburgh, PA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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