Living in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Elizabeth · Census data 2020–2024
West Elizabeth has 344 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $55,000 (29% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $82,100, the median rent is $935/month.
West Elizabeth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Elizabeth at a glance
- Population
- 344
- Median age
- 49.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $82,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $935/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Elizabeth a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Elizabeth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Elizabeth the median home value is $82,100, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $935 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,200 a month in housing costs.
West Elizabeth median household income
The median household income in West Elizabeth is $55,000 and the income per person is $28,328. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Elizabeth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 186
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.23
West Elizabeth demographics
- Population
- 344
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 154
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Elizabeth ›
Education in West Elizabeth
13.5% of adults 25 and older in West Elizabeth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Elizabeth
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.2%
West Elizabeth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Elizabeth | 344 | $55,000 | $82,100 | $935 |
| Elizabeth | 1,371 | $51,174 | $108,300 | $758 |
| Clairton | 6,044 | $36,538 | $66,500 | $1,009 |
| Elrama | 279 | $31,824 | $97,300 | — |
| Lincoln | 922 | $73,750 | $135,200 | $941 |
| Forward | 3,009 | $67,171 | $166,000 | $1,120 |
| Jefferson Hills | 12,317 | $116,064 | $315,900 | $1,355 |
| Glassport | 4,368 | $47,803 | $82,700 | $849 |
| Liberty | 2,320 | $73,786 | $115,600 | $813 |
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What is the median household income in West Elizabeth, PA?
The median household income in West Elizabeth is $55,000, 29% 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 Elizabeth?
The median home value in West Elizabeth is $82,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Elizabeth?
The median gross rent in West Elizabeth is $935 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is West Elizabeth, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in West Elizabeth?
The median age in West Elizabeth is 49.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Elizabeth?
The average commute to work in West Elizabeth is 22 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Elizabeth?
The unemployment rate in West Elizabeth is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Elizabeth?
13.5% of adults in West Elizabeth 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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