Living in West Kittanning, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Kittanning · Census data 2020–2024
West Kittanning has 1,284 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $65,547 (16% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $122,400, the median rent is $924/month.
West Kittanning is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Kittanning at a glance
- Population
- 1,284
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $65,547State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $122,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Kittanning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Kittanning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Kittanning the median home value is $122,400, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,285 a month in housing costs.
West Kittanning median household income
The median household income in West Kittanning is $65,547 and the income per person is $41,013. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Kittanning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 632
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.09
West Kittanning demographics
- Population
- 1,284
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 611
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Kittanning ›
Education in West Kittanning
26.6% of adults 25 and older in West Kittanning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Kittanning
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
West Kittanning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kittanning | 1,284 | $65,547 | $122,400 | $924 |
| Applewold | 385 | $61,250 | $189,100 | $807 |
| Kittanning | 3,902 | $51,711 | $101,300 | $705 |
| Manorville | 402 | $77,885 | $147,900 | $673 |
| West Hills | 1,584 | $97,754 | $226,400 | — |
| Rayburn | 1,608 | $69,688 | $138,600 | $640 |
| Ford City | 2,813 | $57,971 | $84,400 | $906 |
| Manor | 4,116 | $75,152 | $177,400 | $760 |
| Lenape Heights | 1,042 | $76,250 | $161,500 | $695 |
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What is the median household income in West Kittanning, PA?
The median household income in West Kittanning is $65,547, 16% 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 Kittanning?
The median home value in West Kittanning is $122,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Kittanning?
The median gross rent in West Kittanning is $924 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is West Kittanning, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in West Kittanning?
The median age in West Kittanning is 48.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Kittanning?
The average commute to work in West Kittanning is 21 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Kittanning?
The unemployment rate in West Kittanning is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Kittanning?
26.6% of adults in West Kittanning 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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