Living in West Franklin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Franklin · Census data 2020–2024
West Franklin has 1,774 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $67,961 (13% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $197,700, the median rent is $900/month.
West Franklin at a glance
- Population
- 1,774
- Median age
- 47.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,961State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $197,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Franklin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Franklin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Franklin the median home value is $197,700, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
West Franklin median household income
The median household income in West Franklin is $67,961 and the income per person is $37,220. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Franklin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 854
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.22
West Franklin demographics
- Population
- 1,774
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 797
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Franklin ›
Education in West Franklin
17.6% of adults 25 and older in West Franklin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Franklin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
West Franklin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Franklin | 1,774 | $67,961 | $197,700 | $900 |
| Worthington | 499 | $74,000 | $162,800 | $869 |
| Clearfield | 2,649 | $88,095 | $219,700 | $796 |
| East Franklin | 3,776 | $98,025 | $216,000 | $327 |
| North Buffalo | 2,661 | $75,799 | $182,900 | $929 |
| Sugarcreek | 1,456 | $57,583 | $180,900 | $3,200 |
| West Hills | 1,584 | $97,754 | $226,400 | — |
| Donegal | 1,596 | $79,519 | $230,400 | $1,028 |
| West Kittanning | 1,284 | $65,547 | $122,400 | $924 |
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What is the median household income in West Franklin, PA?
The median household income in West Franklin is $67,961, 13% 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 Franklin?
The median home value in West Franklin is $197,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Franklin?
The median gross rent in West Franklin is $900 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is West Franklin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in West Franklin?
The median age in West Franklin is 47.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Franklin?
The average commute to work in West Franklin is 27 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Franklin?
The unemployment rate in West Franklin is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Franklin?
17.6% of adults in West Franklin 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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