Living in West Decatur, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Decatur · Census data 2020–2024
West Decatur has 650 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $31,875 (59% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $92,200, the median rent is $1,028/month.
West Decatur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Decatur at a glance
- Population
- 650
- Median age
- 33.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $31,875State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $92,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,028/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is West Decatur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 49.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Decatur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Decatur the median home value is $92,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $980 a month in housing costs.
West Decatur median household income
The median household income in West Decatur is $31,875 and the income per person is $18,130. 49.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Decatur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.51
West Decatur demographics
- Population
- 650
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 259
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Decatur ›
Education in West Decatur
5.5% of adults 25 and older in West Decatur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Decatur
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
West Decatur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Decatur | 650 | $31,875 | $92,200 | $1,028 |
| Wallaceton | 293 | $68,125 | $126,300 | $950 |
| Morrisdale | 747 | $29,826 | $101,800 | $1,009 |
| Decatur | 3,743 | $56,394 | $135,700 | — |
| Chester Hill | 788 | $47,333 | $111,300 | $631 |
| Morris | 2,750 | $45,357 | $116,600 | $691 |
| Boggs | 1,750 | $61,354 | $122,400 | $1,002 |
| North Philipsburg | 651 | $45,556 | $97,400 | $892 |
| Hawk Run | 744 | $45,145 | $63,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Decatur, PA?
The median household income in West Decatur is $31,875, 59% 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 Decatur?
The median home value in West Decatur is $92,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Decatur?
The median gross rent in West Decatur is $1,028 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Decatur, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 49.6%.
What is the median age in West Decatur?
The median age in West Decatur is 33.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Decatur?
The average commute to work in West Decatur is 34 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Decatur?
The unemployment rate in West Decatur is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Decatur?
5.5% of adults in West Decatur 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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