Living in West Leechburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Leechburg · Census data 2020–2024
West Leechburg has 1,190 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $77,115 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $169,200, the median rent is $748/month.
West Leechburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Leechburg at a glance
- Population
- 1,190
- Median age
- 44.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $77,115State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $169,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $748/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Leechburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Leechburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Leechburg the median home value is $169,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $748 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,296 a month in housing costs.
West Leechburg median household income
The median household income in West Leechburg is $77,115 and the income per person is $40,205. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Leechburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 594
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.16
West Leechburg demographics
- Population
- 1,190
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 550
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Leechburg ›
Education in West Leechburg
19.5% of adults 25 and older in West Leechburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Leechburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
West Leechburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Leechburg | 1,190 | $77,115 | $169,200 | $748 |
| Leechburg | 1,985 | $48,207 | $97,600 | $814 |
| Hyde Park | 464 | $65,536 | $141,700 | $620 |
| Allegheny | 8,238 | $79,894 | $231,900 | $894 |
| Gilpin | 2,243 | $72,614 | $158,300 | $874 |
| Pleasant View | 809 | $75,804 | $118,900 | $875 |
| Vandergrift | 5,011 | $50,901 | $93,900 | $794 |
| Parks | 2,747 | $66,944 | $128,400 | — |
| East Vandergrift | 631 | $55,278 | $70,300 | $820 |
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What is the median household income in West Leechburg, PA?
The median household income in West Leechburg is $77,115, 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 Leechburg?
The median home value in West Leechburg is $169,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Leechburg?
The median gross rent in West Leechburg is $748 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is West Leechburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in West Leechburg?
The median age in West Leechburg is 44.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Leechburg?
The average commute to work in West Leechburg is 28 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Leechburg?
The unemployment rate in West Leechburg is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Leechburg?
19.5% of adults in West Leechburg 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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