Living in West Deer, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Deer · Census data 2020–2024
West Deer has 12,228 residents with a median age of 51.3. The median household income is $94,820 (22% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $244,100, the median rent is $1,016/month.
West Deer at a glance
- Population
- 12,228
- Median age
- 51.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $94,820State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $244,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,016/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Deer a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Deer
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Deer the median home value is $244,100, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,778 a month in housing costs.
West Deer median household income
The median household income in West Deer is $94,820 and the income per person is $50,290. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Deer: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,540
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.27
West Deer demographics
- Population
- 12,228
- Median age
- 51.3
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 5,331
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Deer ›
Education in West Deer
36.8% of adults 25 and older in West Deer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Deer
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
West Deer vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Deer | 12,228 | $94,820 | $244,100 | $1,016 |
| Bairdford | 706 | $68,929 | $172,700 | — |
| Curtisville | 989 | $66,106 | $162,100 | $747 |
| Russellton | 1,333 | $71,786 | $241,300 | $1,045 |
| Dorseyville | 941 | $99,464 | $364,000 | $1,435 |
| Bakerstown | 2,527 | $164,330 | $544,400 | $2,523 |
| Frazer | 1,040 | $77,625 | $186,300 | $918 |
| Indiana | 7,309 | $115,375 | $379,200 | $1,316 |
| Richland | 11,844 | $118,333 | $361,700 | $1,828 |
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What is the median household income in West Deer, PA?
The median household income in West Deer is $94,820, 22% 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 Deer?
The median home value in West Deer is $244,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Deer?
The median gross rent in West Deer is $1,016 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is West Deer, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in West Deer?
The median age in West Deer is 51.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Deer?
The average commute to work in West Deer is 29 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Deer?
The unemployment rate in West Deer is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Deer?
36.8% of adults in West Deer 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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