Living in West Fairview, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
West Fairview has 1,208 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $76,583 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $162,300, the median rent is $1,127/month.
West Fairview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 1,208
- Median age
- 37.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,583State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $162,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is West Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Fairview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Fairview the median home value is $162,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 18.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,331 a month in housing costs.
West Fairview median household income
The median household income in West Fairview is $76,583 and the income per person is $35,294. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 663
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.99
West Fairview demographics
- Population
- 1,208
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 607
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Fairview ›
Education in West Fairview
17.7% of adults 25 and older in West Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
West Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fairview | 1,208 | $76,583 | $162,300 | $1,127 |
| East Pennsboro | 21,162 | $83,388 | $236,000 | $1,238 |
| Enola | 6,534 | $72,135 | $171,700 | $1,091 |
| Wormleysburg | 3,077 | $88,250 | $223,400 | $1,426 |
| Harrisburg | 50,287 | $48,099 | $124,200 | $1,062 |
| Camp Hill | 8,169 | $115,761 | $316,300 | $1,287 |
| Lemoyne | 4,742 | $62,086 | $241,300 | $993 |
| Hampden | 34,222 | $105,434 | $354,900 | $1,466 |
| Susquehanna | 27,245 | $84,832 | $227,100 | $1,487 |
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What is the median household income in West Fairview, PA?
The median household income in West Fairview is $76,583, about the same as 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 Fairview?
The median home value in West Fairview is $162,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Fairview?
The median gross rent in West Fairview is $1,127 per month, about 18.9% of household income.
Is West Fairview, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in West Fairview?
The median age in West Fairview is 37.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Fairview?
The average commute to work in West Fairview is 33 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Fairview?
The unemployment rate in West Fairview is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Fairview?
17.7% of adults in West Fairview 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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