Living in West Finley, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Finley · Census data 2020–2024
West Finley has 708 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $77,708 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $225,000.
West Finley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Finley at a glance
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,708State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Finley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Finley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Finley the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,354 a month in housing costs.
West Finley median household income
The median household income in West Finley is $77,708 and the income per person is $41,580. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Finley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 326
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 17.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.62
West Finley demographics
- Population
- 708
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 270
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Finley ›
Education in West Finley
18.8% of adults 25 and older in West Finley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Finley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
West Finley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Finley | 708 | $77,708 | $225,000 | — |
| East Finley | 1,351 | $78,333 | $238,000 | $689 |
| West Alexander | 491 | $84,773 | $165,600 | — |
| Valley Grove | 363 | $58,125 | $122,700 | $950 |
| Triadelphia | 825 | $48,281 | $93,600 | $714 |
| Richhill | 736 | $74,167 | $157,700 | $800 |
| Claysville | 752 | $79,479 | $138,900 | $526 |
| Gray | 139 | $53,750 | $145,800 | $770 |
| Wind Ridge | 228 | $97,500 | $167,900 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in West Finley, PA?
The median household income in West Finley is $77,708, 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 Finley?
The median home value in West Finley is $225,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is West Finley, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in West Finley?
The median age in West Finley is 46.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Finley?
The average commute to work in West Finley is 31 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Finley?
The unemployment rate in West Finley is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Finley?
18.8% of adults in West Finley 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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