Living in West Fallowfield, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Fallowfield · Census data 2020–2024
West Fallowfield has 701 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $66,250 (15% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $122,500, the median rent is $970/month.
West Fallowfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Fallowfield at a glance
- Population
- 701
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $122,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $970/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Fallowfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Fallowfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Fallowfield the median home value is $122,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,056 a month in housing costs.
West Fallowfield median household income
The median household income in West Fallowfield is $66,250 and the income per person is $33,233. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Fallowfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 329
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.38
West Fallowfield demographics
- Population
- 701
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 294
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 21%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Fallowfield ›
Education in West Fallowfield
13.4% of adults 25 and older in West Fallowfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Fallowfield
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.6%
West Fallowfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fallowfield | 701 | $66,250 | $122,500 | $970 |
| Hartstown | 181 | $31,786 | $175,000 | $910 |
| South Shenango | 2,042 | $67,434 | $127,700 | $567 |
| East Fallowfield | 1,457 | $59,000 | $164,100 | $1,045 |
| Jamestown | 683 | $44,688 | $87,600 | $808 |
| Pymatuning South | 367 | $48,750 | $106,500 | $567 |
| Sadsbury | 2,716 | $70,000 | $180,200 | $784 |
| Sugar Grove | 825 | $62,000 | $157,400 | $690 |
| West Shenango | 404 | $58,750 | $158,900 | $568 |
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What is the median household income in West Fallowfield, PA?
The median household income in West Fallowfield is $66,250, 15% 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 Fallowfield?
The median home value in West Fallowfield is $122,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Fallowfield?
The median gross rent in West Fallowfield is $970 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is West Fallowfield, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in West Fallowfield?
The median age in West Fallowfield is 39.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Fallowfield?
The average commute to work in West Fallowfield is 26 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Fallowfield?
The unemployment rate in West Fallowfield is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Fallowfield?
13.4% of adults in West Fallowfield 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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