Living in West Hemlock, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hemlock · Census data 2020–2024
West Hemlock has 490 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $118,750 (52% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $283,300, the median rent is $875/month.
West Hemlock is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Hemlock at a glance
- Population
- 490
- Median age
- 42State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $118,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $283,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Hemlock a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 52% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Hemlock
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hemlock the median home value is $283,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
West Hemlock median household income
The median household income in West Hemlock is $118,750 and the income per person is $52,937. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Hemlock: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 176
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.88
West Hemlock demographics
- Population
- 490
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 170
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hemlock ›
Education in West Hemlock
33.6% of adults 25 and older in West Hemlock have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hemlock
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
West Hemlock vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hemlock | 490 | $118,750 | $283,300 | $875 |
| Valley | 2,058 | $114,596 | $263,600 | $629 |
| Derry | 1,294 | $83,438 | $211,800 | $930 |
| Hemlock | 2,396 | $89,091 | $278,100 | $1,165 |
| Washingtonville | 263 | $55,909 | $170,000 | $889 |
| Mahoning | 4,533 | $86,008 | $400,900 | $1,507 |
| Madison | 1,783 | $76,500 | $268,800 | $842 |
| Danville | 4,217 | $59,219 | $186,400 | $1,105 |
| Buckhorn | 646 | $59,531 | $277,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Hemlock, PA?
The median household income in West Hemlock is $118,750, 52% 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 Hemlock?
The median home value in West Hemlock is $283,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Hemlock?
The median gross rent in West Hemlock is $875 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is West Hemlock, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 52% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Hemlock?
The median age in West Hemlock is 42 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Hemlock?
The average commute to work in West Hemlock is 19 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hemlock?
The unemployment rate in West Hemlock is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hemlock?
33.6% of adults in West Hemlock 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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