Living in West Grove, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Grove · Census data 2020–2024
West Grove has 2,798 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $92,697 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $319,900, the median rent is $1,767/month.
West Grove at a glance
- Population
- 2,798
- Median age
- 36State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,697State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $319,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,767/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Grove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Grove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Grove the median home value is $319,900, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,767 per month, which is 43.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,989 a month in housing costs.
West Grove median household income
The median household income in West Grove is $92,697 and the income per person is $38,616. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Grove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 993
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.83
West Grove demographics
- Population
- 2,798
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 987
- Foreign-born
- 15.1%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Grove ›
Education in West Grove
33.3% of adults 25 and older in West Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Grove
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
West Grove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Grove | 2,798 | $92,697 | $319,900 | $1,767 |
| London Grove | 8,980 | $175,558 | $469,700 | $1,393 |
| Penn | 5,744 | $136,250 | $498,600 | $1,086 |
| Avondale | 1,084 | $78,681 | $301,000 | $1,400 |
| New Garden | 11,449 | $120,550 | $546,700 | $1,419 |
| Toughkenamon | 804 | $116,458 | $387,300 | $2,606 |
| Franklin | 4,448 | $144,403 | $489,100 | $1,904 |
| New London | 5,844 | $165,313 | $483,400 | $1,546 |
| Londonderry | 2,566 | $122,841 | $424,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Grove, PA?
The median household income in West Grove is $92,697, 19% higher 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 Grove?
The median home value in West Grove is $319,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Grove?
The median gross rent in West Grove is $1,767 per month, about 43.8% of household income.
Is West Grove, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in West Grove?
The median age in West Grove is 36 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Grove?
The average commute to work in West Grove is 28 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Grove?
The unemployment rate in West Grove is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Grove?
33.3% of adults in West Grove 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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