Living in West Lampeter, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Lampeter · Census data 2020–2024
West Lampeter has 17,391 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $110,143 (41% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $345,000, the median rent is $3,028/month.
West Lampeter at a glance
- Population
- 17,391
- Median age
- 47.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,143State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $345,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $3,028/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 64.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Lampeter a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Lampeter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Lampeter the median home value is $345,000, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,028 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,006 a month in housing costs.
West Lampeter median household income
The median household income in West Lampeter is $110,143 and the income per person is $50,190. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Lampeter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,276
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.4%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.49
West Lampeter demographics
- Population
- 17,391
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 31%
- Households
- 6,841
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Lampeter ›
Education in West Lampeter
49% of adults 25 and older in West Lampeter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Lampeter
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
West Lampeter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lampeter | 17,391 | $110,143 | $345,000 | $3,028 |
| Lampeter | 2,140 | $101,667 | $422,900 | $1,442 |
| Willow Street | 9,647 | $109,675 | $314,700 | $2,672 |
| Pequea | 5,918 | $109,447 | $319,700 | $1,691 |
| Refton | 321 | $146,897 | $414,300 | — |
| East Lampeter | 17,958 | $87,361 | $306,900 | $1,487 |
| Strasburg | 3,109 | $85,750 | $354,100 | $1,119 |
| Smoketown | 342 | $106,818 | — | — |
| Lancaster | 57,719 | $63,690 | $219,500 | $1,240 |
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What is the median household income in West Lampeter, PA?
The median household income in West Lampeter is $110,143, 41% 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 Lampeter?
The median home value in West Lampeter is $345,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Lampeter?
The median gross rent in West Lampeter is $3,028 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is West Lampeter, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in West Lampeter?
The median age in West Lampeter is 47.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Lampeter?
The average commute to work in West Lampeter is 28 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Lampeter?
The unemployment rate in West Lampeter is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Lampeter?
49% of adults in West Lampeter 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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