Living in West Homestead, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Homestead · Census data 2020–2024
West Homestead has 1,905 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $77,250 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $167,400, the median rent is $1,247/month.
West Homestead at a glance
- Population
- 1,905
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,250State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $167,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,247/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Homestead a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Homestead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Homestead the median home value is $167,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month, which is 41.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,309 a month in housing costs.
West Homestead median household income
The median household income in West Homestead is $77,250 and the income per person is $44,052. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Homestead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 959
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.27
West Homestead demographics
- Population
- 1,905
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 838
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Homestead ›
Education in West Homestead
34.6% of adults 25 and older in West Homestead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Homestead
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 6%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
West Homestead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Homestead | 1,905 | $77,250 | $167,400 | $1,247 |
| Munhall | 10,548 | $52,517 | $132,100 | $780 |
| Homestead | 2,874 | $39,052 | $83,900 | $929 |
| Whitaker | 1,140 | $63,194 | $98,500 | $1,075 |
| Rankin | 1,793 | $48,145 | $95,000 | $599 |
| Baldwin | 21,057 | $80,983 | $208,400 | $1,066 |
| Swissvale | 8,418 | $60,341 | $147,000 | $1,136 |
| Braddock | 2,039 | $37,813 | $50,000 | $689 |
| West Mifflin | 19,190 | $76,563 | $151,600 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in West Homestead, PA?
The median household income in West Homestead is $77,250, 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 Homestead?
The median home value in West Homestead is $167,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Homestead?
The median gross rent in West Homestead is $1,247 per month, about 41.5% of household income.
Is West Homestead, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.4%.
What is the median age in West Homestead?
The median age in West Homestead is 38.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Homestead?
The average commute to work in West Homestead is 26 minutes; 21.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Homestead?
The unemployment rate in West Homestead is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Homestead?
34.6% of adults in West Homestead 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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