Living in West Falls, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Falls · Census data 2020–2024
West Falls has 379 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $59,286 (24% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $145,800, the median rent is $1,049/month.
West Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Falls at a glance
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 48.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $59,286State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $145,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,049/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Falls the median home value is $145,800, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,049 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
West Falls median household income
The median household income in West Falls is $59,286 and the income per person is $37,417. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.04
West Falls demographics
- Population
- 379
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Falls ›
Education in West Falls
24.8% of adults 25 and older in West Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 72%
West Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Falls | 379 | $59,286 | $145,800 | $1,049 |
| Exeter | 726 | $68,269 | $188,900 | $1,021 |
| Falls | 1,624 | $74,191 | $242,700 | $731 |
| Upper Exeter | 1,004 | $85,552 | $221,700 | — |
| Northmoreland | 1,432 | $82,344 | $236,300 | $971 |
| Lake Winola | 572 | $48,866 | $174,700 | $945 |
| Franklin | 1,744 | $85,824 | $226,600 | $1,500 |
| Newton | 2,897 | $107,847 | $326,300 | $996 |
| Eaton | 1,365 | $69,531 | $233,000 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in West Falls, PA?
The median household income in West Falls is $59,286, 24% 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 Falls?
The median home value in West Falls is $145,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Falls?
The median gross rent in West Falls is $1,049 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is West Falls, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in West Falls?
The median age in West Falls is 48.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Falls?
The average commute to work in West Falls is 27 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Falls?
The unemployment rate in West Falls is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Falls?
24.8% of adults in West Falls 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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