Living in West Abington, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Abington · Census data 2020–2024
West Abington has 290 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $87,500 (12% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $319,100.
West Abington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Abington at a glance
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 56.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,500State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $319,100State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Abington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Abington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Abington the median home value is $319,100, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,309 a month in housing costs.
West Abington median household income
The median household income in West Abington is $87,500 and the income per person is $57,651. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Abington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 131
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.42
West Abington demographics
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Abington ›
Education in West Abington
48.7% of adults 25 and older in West Abington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Abington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
West Abington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Abington | 290 | $87,500 | $319,100 | — |
| Glenburn | 1,207 | $88,333 | $293,000 | $1,225 |
| Dalton | 1,415 | $95,862 | $276,100 | $1,375 |
| Overfield | 1,437 | $64,750 | $224,200 | $959 |
| La Plume | 454 | $36,932 | $157,500 | $1,029 |
| Factoryville | 1,368 | $54,028 | $214,500 | $1,086 |
| Waverly | 1,962 | $151,442 | $461,300 | — |
| Lake Winola | 572 | $48,866 | $174,700 | $945 |
| Clarks Summit | 5,073 | $92,083 | $234,900 | $1,305 |
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What is the median household income in West Abington, PA?
The median household income in West Abington is $87,500, 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Abington?
The median home value in West Abington is $319,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is West Abington, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in West Abington?
The median age in West Abington is 56.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Abington?
The average commute to work in West Abington is 29 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Abington?
The unemployment rate in West Abington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Abington?
48.7% of adults in West Abington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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