Living in West Cocalico, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Cocalico · Census data 2020–2024
West Cocalico has 7,577 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $96,480 (24% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $316,700, the median rent is $1,103/month.
West Cocalico at a glance
- Population
- 7,577
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $96,480State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $316,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,103/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Cocalico a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Cocalico
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Cocalico the median home value is $316,700, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,813 a month in housing costs.
West Cocalico median household income
The median household income in West Cocalico is $96,480 and the income per person is $38,847. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Cocalico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,647
- Owner-occupied
- 93.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.4%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.89
West Cocalico demographics
- Population
- 7,577
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 2,622
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Cocalico ›
Education in West Cocalico
20% of adults 25 and older in West Cocalico have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Cocalico
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
West Cocalico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cocalico | 7,577 | $96,480 | $316,700 | $1,103 |
| Schoeneck | 1,018 | $138,269 | $328,500 | — |
| Reinholds | 2,168 | $97,850 | $273,900 | $1,099 |
| Denver | 3,771 | $85,531 | $242,400 | $1,195 |
| Stevens | 799 | $48,750 | — | $1,194 |
| East Cocalico | 10,949 | $96,875 | $306,900 | $1,227 |
| Reamstown | 3,468 | $96,083 | $321,400 | $1,206 |
| Clay | 6,948 | $84,389 | $324,000 | $1,219 |
| South Heidelberg | 7,795 | $110,615 | $311,800 | $1,090 |
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What is the median household income in West Cocalico, PA?
The median household income in West Cocalico is $96,480, 24% 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 Cocalico?
The median home value in West Cocalico is $316,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Cocalico?
The median gross rent in West Cocalico is $1,103 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is West Cocalico, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in West Cocalico?
The median age in West Cocalico is 38.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Cocalico?
The average commute to work in West Cocalico is 22 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Cocalico?
The unemployment rate in West Cocalico is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Cocalico?
20% of adults in West Cocalico 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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