Living in West Hempfield, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Hempfield · Census data 2020–2024
West Hempfield has 17,163 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $98,099 (26% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $302,400, the median rent is $1,078/month.
West Hempfield at a glance
- Population
- 17,163
- Median age
- 43.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $98,099State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $302,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,078/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Hempfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Hempfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Hempfield the median home value is $302,400, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,078 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,755 a month in housing costs.
West Hempfield median household income
The median household income in West Hempfield is $98,099 and the income per person is $45,657. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Hempfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,801
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.54
West Hempfield demographics
- Population
- 17,163
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 6,682
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Hempfield ›
Education in West Hempfield
33.7% of adults 25 and older in West Hempfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Hempfield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
West Hempfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hempfield | 17,163 | $98,099 | $302,400 | $1,078 |
| Columbia | 10,278 | $54,437 | $196,500 | $1,075 |
| Mountville | 3,004 | $97,206 | $279,700 | $1,131 |
| Washington Boro | 663 | $107,292 | $236,800 | — |
| Salunga | 3,355 | $61,442 | $280,900 | $980 |
| Wrightsville | 1,869 | $67,198 | $182,500 | $1,052 |
| Mount Joy | 8,344 | $90,061 | $266,500 | $1,182 |
| Landisville | 2,168 | $88,148 | $280,900 | $992 |
| Marietta | 2,886 | $54,167 | $211,600 | $1,020 |
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What is the median household income in West Hempfield, PA?
The median household income in West Hempfield is $98,099, 26% 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 Hempfield?
The median home value in West Hempfield is $302,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Hempfield?
The median gross rent in West Hempfield is $1,078 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is West Hempfield, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Hempfield?
The median age in West Hempfield is 43.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Hempfield?
The average commute to work in West Hempfield is 25 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Hempfield?
The unemployment rate in West Hempfield is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Hempfield?
33.7% of adults in West Hempfield 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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