Living in West Cameron, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Cameron · Census data 2020–2024
West Cameron has 557 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $75,000 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $204,800, the median rent is $850/month.
West Cameron is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Cameron at a glance
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 50.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $204,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is West Cameron a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Cameron
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Cameron the median home value is $204,800, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,397 a month in housing costs.
West Cameron median household income
The median household income in West Cameron is $75,000 and the income per person is $39,023. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Cameron: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 253
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.34
West Cameron demographics
- Population
- 557
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Cameron ›
Education in West Cameron
9.6% of adults 25 and older in West Cameron have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Cameron
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
West Cameron vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cameron | 557 | $75,000 | $204,800 | $850 |
| Zerbe | 1,832 | $58,287 | $155,300 | $689 |
| Trevorton | 1,775 | $59,167 | $155,300 | $697 |
| Upper Mahanoy | 769 | $76,806 | $200,000 | $1,083 |
| Washington | 798 | $81,458 | $242,900 | $792 |
| Little Mahanoy | 288 | $71,500 | $172,500 | $800 |
| Fairview-Ferndale | 1,742 | $43,359 | $86,800 | $767 |
| Edgewood | 2,078 | $45,759 | $85,200 | $689 |
| Upper Mahantongo | 550 | $64,063 | $196,600 | $813 |
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What is the median household income in West Cameron, PA?
The median household income in West Cameron is $75,000, 4% lower 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 Cameron?
The median home value in West Cameron is $204,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Cameron?
The median gross rent in West Cameron is $850 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is West Cameron, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in West Cameron?
The median age in West Cameron is 50.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Cameron?
The average commute to work in West Cameron is 33 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Cameron?
The unemployment rate in West Cameron is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Cameron?
9.6% of adults in West Cameron 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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