Living in West Easton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Easton · Census data 2020–2024
West Easton has 1,245 residents with a median age of 44.9. The median household income is $81,250 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $209,800, the median rent is $1,321/month.
West Easton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Easton at a glance
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 44.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $209,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,321/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Easton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Easton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Easton the median home value is $209,800, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,321 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,394 a month in housing costs.
West Easton median household income
The median household income in West Easton is $81,250 and the income per person is $36,667. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Easton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 530
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.45
West Easton demographics
- Population
- 1,245
- Median age
- 44.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 505
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Easton ›
Education in West Easton
12.5% of adults 25 and older in West Easton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Easton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
West Easton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Easton | 1,245 | $81,250 | $209,800 | $1,321 |
| Wilson | 8,183 | $82,902 | $210,700 | $1,370 |
| Easton | 29,739 | $69,348 | $196,300 | $1,325 |
| Glendon | 374 | $105,833 | $235,000 | $1,358 |
| Palmer Heights | 3,624 | $99,815 | $309,100 | — |
| Morgan Hill | 1,348 | $131,950 | $315,500 | $1,863 |
| Old Orchard | 1,910 | $123,409 | $381,800 | $2,524 |
| Palmer | 22,424 | $116,014 | $318,800 | $1,769 |
| Delaware Park | 374 | $121,552 | $279,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Easton, PA?
The median household income in West Easton is $81,250, 4% 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 Easton?
The median home value in West Easton is $209,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Easton?
The median gross rent in West Easton is $1,321 per month, about 22% of household income.
Is West Easton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
What is the median age in West Easton?
The median age in West Easton is 44.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Easton?
The average commute to work in West Easton is 19 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Easton?
The unemployment rate in West Easton is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Easton?
12.5% of adults in West Easton 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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