Living in West Carroll, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Carroll · Census data 2020–2024
West Carroll has 1,272 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $50,833 (35% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $79,300, the median rent is $638/month.
West Carroll is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Carroll at a glance
- Population
- 1,272
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $50,833State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $79,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $638/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Carroll a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Carroll
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Carroll the median home value is $79,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,119 a month in housing costs.
West Carroll median household income
The median household income in West Carroll is $50,833 and the income per person is $27,469. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Carroll: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 529
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.51
West Carroll demographics
- Population
- 1,272
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 494
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Carroll ›
Education in West Carroll
11.8% of adults 25 and older in West Carroll have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Carroll
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
West Carroll vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carroll | 1,272 | $50,833 | $79,300 | $638 |
| Elmora | 435 | $38,500 | — | — |
| Carrolltown | 914 | $71,207 | $117,500 | $842 |
| St. Benedict | 476 | $60,577 | $70,000 | — |
| East Carroll | 1,373 | $81,250 | $170,900 | $727 |
| Nicktown | 143 | $63,125 | $171,600 | — |
| Northern Cambria | 3,494 | $54,673 | $93,100 | $612 |
| Hastings | 880 | $70,625 | $112,200 | $448 |
| Barr | 1,992 | $78,036 | $181,000 | $636 |
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What is the median household income in West Carroll, PA?
The median household income in West Carroll is $50,833, 35% 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 Carroll?
The median home value in West Carroll is $79,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Carroll?
The median gross rent in West Carroll is $638 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is West Carroll, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in West Carroll?
The median age in West Carroll is 43.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Carroll?
The average commute to work in West Carroll is 19 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Carroll?
The unemployment rate in West Carroll is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Carroll?
11.8% of adults in West Carroll 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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