Living in West Lawn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Lawn · Census data 2020–2024
West Lawn has 1,384 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $69,688 (11% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $192,600, the median rent is $1,155/month.
West Lawn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Lawn at a glance
- Population
- 1,384
- Median age
- 42.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $69,688State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $192,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,155/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Lawn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Lawn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Lawn the median home value is $192,600, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,155 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,520 a month in housing costs.
West Lawn median household income
The median household income in West Lawn is $69,688 and the income per person is $36,023. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Lawn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 603
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.30
West Lawn demographics
- Population
- 1,384
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 15%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 603
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Lawn ›
Education in West Lawn
21.1% of adults 25 and older in West Lawn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Lawn
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
West Lawn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lawn | 1,384 | $69,688 | $192,600 | $1,155 |
| West Wyomissing | 3,289 | $82,192 | $208,200 | $1,414 |
| Springmont | 1,319 | $82,173 | $254,900 | — |
| Whitfield | 5,226 | $126,740 | $311,700 | $1,474 |
| Lincoln Park | 1,801 | $103,664 | $257,900 | $1,613 |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | $339,900 | $1,781 |
| Sinking Spring | 4,281 | $82,500 | $283,200 | $1,342 |
| Colony Park | 1,175 | $80,333 | $358,300 | $1,644 |
| Montrose Manor | 630 | $68,571 | $220,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Lawn, PA?
The median household income in West Lawn is $69,688, 11% 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 Lawn?
The median home value in West Lawn is $192,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Lawn?
The median gross rent in West Lawn is $1,155 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is West Lawn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.1%.
What is the median age in West Lawn?
The median age in West Lawn is 42.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Lawn?
The average commute to work in West Lawn is 21 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Lawn?
The unemployment rate in West Lawn is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Lawn?
21.1% of adults in West Lawn 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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