Living in West Caln, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Caln · Census data 2020–2024
West Caln has 8,980 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $99,398 (27% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $347,700, the median rent is $1,379/month.
West Caln at a glance
- Population
- 8,980
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $99,398State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $347,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,379/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is West Caln a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Caln
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Caln the median home value is $347,700, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,379 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,583 a month in housing costs.
West Caln median household income
The median household income in West Caln is $99,398 and the income per person is $50,576. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Caln: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,477
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.67
West Caln demographics
- Population
- 8,980
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 3,365
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Caln ›
Education in West Caln
28.4% of adults 25 and older in West Caln have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Caln
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
West Caln vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Caln | 8,980 | $99,398 | $347,700 | $1,379 |
| Sadsburyville | 967 | $113,125 | $301,800 | $1,471 |
| Valley | 8,002 | $88,895 | $259,500 | $1,230 |
| Hayti | 1,803 | $77,213 | $283,000 | $1,132 |
| Sadsbury | 4,371 | $116,570 | $355,200 | $1,357 |
| Westwood | 1,501 | $87,804 | $176,400 | — |
| Pomeroy | 856 | $63,750 | $254,700 | $2,106 |
| West Brandywine | 7,669 | $112,545 | $379,100 | $3,501 |
| Coatesville | 13,353 | $59,256 | $194,000 | $1,471 |
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What is the median household income in West Caln, PA?
The median household income in West Caln is $99,398, 27% 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 Caln?
The median home value in West Caln is $347,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Caln?
The median gross rent in West Caln is $1,379 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is West Caln, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in West Caln?
The median age in West Caln is 46.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Caln?
The average commute to work in West Caln is 36 minutes; 21.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Caln?
The unemployment rate in West Caln is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Caln?
28.4% of adults in West Caln 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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