The Town FilesWells, Pennsylvania
Township in Bradford County · population 1,150 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $210,400
- Household income
- $60,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 55.9
Wells is a township of 1,150 people in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $210,400, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 94% of Pennsylvania towns, easier by car than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 79% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Wells ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wells is worth $210,400, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $60,156, which is more affordable than 21% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $975 a month. 73.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wells | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,400 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $975 | $996 |
| Median household income | $60,156 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.3% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wells
| People | Wells | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.5% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 13.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Wells
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 39.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wells since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 26, 2012 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 26, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 6, 2012.
Severe weather in Bradford County since 1996
Bradford County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| December 2, 2016 | Flood | DR-4292: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Bradford County
Bradford County had 22,333 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Wells itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Wells
- South Creek, PA4.3 mi · 1,116 people · home $163,700
- Southport, NY6.7 mi · 9,691 people · home $123,200
- Jackson, PA7.0 mi · 1,881 people · home $179,700
- Columbia, PA7.3 mi · 1,167 people · home $219,300
- Ashland, NY7.6 mi · 1,510 people · home $76,700
- Rutland, PA7.7 mi · 779 people · home $218,500
- Southport, NY8.1 mi · 6,782 people · home $107,900
- Ridgebury, PA8.8 mi · 1,905 people · home $199,600
Wells questions
Is Wells, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wells scores better for retirees than 55% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 79%. 26.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.9).
How much does a house cost in Wells?
The median owner-occupied home in Wells is valued at $210,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,156, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $975 a month.
What is the weather like in Wells?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 39.6 inches of snow.
Does Wells get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wells since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 26, 2012. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)