Living in West Donegal, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Donegal · Census data 2020–2024
West Donegal has 9,058 residents with a median age of 55.7. The median household income is $90,461 (16% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $345,500, the median rent is $2,698/month.
West Donegal at a glance
- Population
- 9,058
- Median age
- 55.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $90,461State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $345,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,698/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Donegal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Donegal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Donegal the median home value is $345,500, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,698 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,113 a month in housing costs.
West Donegal median household income
The median household income in West Donegal is $90,461 and the income per person is $49,389. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Donegal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,786
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.28
West Donegal demographics
- Population
- 9,058
- Median age
- 55.7
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 38.7%
- Households
- 3,606
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Donegal ›
Education in West Donegal
40.1% of adults 25 and older in West Donegal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 17.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Donegal
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
West Donegal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Donegal | 9,058 | $90,461 | $345,500 | $2,698 |
| Elizabethtown | 11,925 | $76,105 | $238,700 | $1,174 |
| Rheems | 2,426 | $96,667 | $265,400 | $1,639 |
| Conoy | 3,302 | $73,511 | $246,500 | $1,523 |
| Bainbridge | 1,376 | $99,167 | $230,700 | $1,564 |
| Maytown | 4,443 | $119,097 | $324,300 | $1,712 |
| East Donegal | 8,689 | $109,158 | $331,300 | $1,528 |
| York Haven | 732 | $73,750 | $164,200 | $1,229 |
| Saginaw | 553 | $100,786 | $193,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Donegal, PA?
The median household income in West Donegal is $90,461, 16% 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 Donegal?
The median home value in West Donegal is $345,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Donegal?
The median gross rent in West Donegal is $2,698 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is West Donegal, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Donegal?
The median age in West Donegal is 55.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Donegal?
The average commute to work in West Donegal is 24 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Donegal?
The unemployment rate in West Donegal is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Donegal?
40.1% of adults in West Donegal 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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