Living in West Earl, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Earl · Census data 2020–2024
West Earl has 8,443 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $98,068 (26% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $319,200, the median rent is $1,326/month.
West Earl at a glance
- Population
- 8,443
- Median age
- 36.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $98,068State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $319,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,326/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Earl a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Earl
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Earl the median home value is $319,200, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,326 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,924 a month in housing costs.
West Earl median household income
The median household income in West Earl is $98,068 and the income per person is $40,499. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Earl: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,803
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.94
West Earl demographics
- Population
- 8,443
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 28.6%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 2,803
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Earl ›
Education in West Earl
23.5% of adults 25 and older in West Earl have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Earl
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
West Earl vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Earl | 8,443 | $98,068 | $319,200 | $1,326 |
| Farmersville | 870 | $52,481 | $421,000 | $1,363 |
| Brownstown | 3,650 | $99,961 | $323,600 | $1,641 |
| Akron | 4,143 | $76,569 | $264,600 | $1,162 |
| Leola | 7,448 | $91,154 | $339,200 | $1,459 |
| Upper Leacock | 8,939 | $83,818 | $333,700 | $1,432 |
| Ephrata | 13,772 | $69,735 | $224,400 | $1,143 |
| Rothsville | 2,934 | $107,000 | $313,700 | $1,125 |
| Earl | 7,163 | $83,793 | $286,100 | $1,418 |
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What is the median household income in West Earl, PA?
The median household income in West Earl is $98,068, 26% 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 Earl?
The median home value in West Earl is $319,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Earl?
The median gross rent in West Earl is $1,326 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is West Earl, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Earl?
The median age in West Earl is 36.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Earl?
The average commute to work in West Earl is 21 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Earl?
The unemployment rate in West Earl is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Earl?
23.5% of adults in West Earl 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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