Living in West Alexander, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Alexander · Census data 2020–2024
West Alexander has 491 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $84,773 (9% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $165,600.
West Alexander is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Alexander at a glance
- Population
- 491
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $84,773State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $165,600State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Alexander a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Alexander
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Alexander the median home value is $165,600, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,226 a month in housing costs.
West Alexander median household income
The median household income in West Alexander is $84,773 and the income per person is $36,847. 1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Alexander: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.82
West Alexander demographics
- Population
- 491
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 174
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Alexander ›
Education in West Alexander
18.1% of adults 25 and older in West Alexander have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Alexander
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
West Alexander vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Alexander | 491 | $84,773 | $165,600 | — |
| Donegal | 2,255 | $79,833 | $202,400 | $975 |
| Valley Grove | 363 | $58,125 | $122,700 | $950 |
| Claysville | 752 | $79,479 | $138,900 | $526 |
| West Liberty | 1,481 | $43,750 | $151,900 | $1,269 |
| West Finley | 708 | $77,708 | $225,000 | — |
| Triadelphia | 825 | $48,281 | $93,600 | $714 |
| Bethany | 1,039 | $60,313 | $110,600 | $639 |
| Taylorstown | 176 | $72,222 | $133,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Alexander, PA?
The median household income in West Alexander is $84,773, 9% 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 Alexander?
The median home value in West Alexander is $165,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is West Alexander, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in West Alexander?
The median age in West Alexander is 43.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Alexander?
The average commute to work in West Alexander is 31 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Alexander?
The unemployment rate in West Alexander is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Alexander?
18.1% of adults in West Alexander 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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