Living in West Chillisquaque, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Chillisquaque · Census data 2020–2024
West Chillisquaque has 2,604 residents with a median age of 55. The median household income is $51,304 (34% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $121,500, the median rent is $730/month.
West Chillisquaque at a glance
- Population
- 2,604
- Median age
- 55State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $51,304State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $121,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West Chillisquaque a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Chillisquaque
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Chillisquaque the median home value is $121,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,305 a month in housing costs.
West Chillisquaque median household income
The median household income in West Chillisquaque is $51,304 and the income per person is $31,974. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Chillisquaque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,316
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.02
West Chillisquaque demographics
- Population
- 2,604
- Median age
- 55
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 1,284
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Chillisquaque ›
Education in West Chillisquaque
14% of adults 25 and older in West Chillisquaque have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Chillisquaque
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
West Chillisquaque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Chillisquaque | 2,604 | $51,304 | $121,500 | $730 |
| Montandon | 831 | $52,500 | $179,800 | $769 |
| Milton | 6,534 | $54,577 | $196,800 | $922 |
| Lewisburg | 5,257 | $54,767 | $235,200 | $997 |
| East Chillisquaque | 617 | $75,000 | $222,000 | $842 |
| Linntown | 1,764 | $114,426 | $265,800 | $1,321 |
| West Milton | 804 | $47,574 | $174,200 | $695 |
| Kelly | 3,765 | $54,886 | $242,900 | $912 |
| Point | 3,805 | $70,694 | $232,600 | $1,074 |
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What is the median household income in West Chillisquaque, PA?
The median household income in West Chillisquaque is $51,304, 34% 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 Chillisquaque?
The median home value in West Chillisquaque is $121,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Chillisquaque?
The median gross rent in West Chillisquaque is $730 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is West Chillisquaque, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in West Chillisquaque?
The median age in West Chillisquaque is 55 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Chillisquaque?
The average commute to work in West Chillisquaque is 20 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Chillisquaque?
The unemployment rate in West Chillisquaque is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Chillisquaque?
14% of adults in West Chillisquaque 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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