City profile
Pottsville, PA
Schuylkill County · Population 13,364
Pottsville is a town in Schuylkill County, PA with about 13,364 residents and a typical home value near $100,000. It is 45 miles from Lancaster, PA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$100,500
Typical monthly housing
$662
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
71
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 Moderate · county score 85/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Riverine flooding, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
76 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 71% Republican
Community
Population
13,364
Black population
3.0%
County
Schuylkill 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 13,364 residents
- Typical home value about $100,000
- 45 miles from Lancaster, 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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