Living in West Mahoning, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mahoning · Census data 2020–2024
West Mahoning has 1,451 residents with a median age of 17. The median household income is $55,156 (29% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $135,300.
West Mahoning is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Mahoning at a glance
- Population
- 1,451
- Median age
- 17State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $55,156State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $135,300State: $254,500
- Homeowners
- 88%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is West Mahoning a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Mahoning
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mahoning the median home value is $135,300, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
West Mahoning median household income
The median household income in West Mahoning is $55,156 and the income per person is $19,894. 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Mahoning: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 325
- Owner-occupied
- 88%
- Renter-occupied
- 12%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 5.28
West Mahoning demographics
- Population
- 1,451
- Median age
- 17
- Under 18
- 51.8%
- 65 and older
- 6.1%
- Households
- 275
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mahoning ›
Education in West Mahoning
15.3% of adults 25 and older in West Mahoning have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mahoning
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Drive alone
- 30.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 13.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 34.2%
West Mahoning vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mahoning | 1,451 | $55,156 | $135,300 | — |
| Dayton | 521 | $58,448 | $105,400 | $615 |
| Porter | 318 | $46,406 | $150,600 | $850 |
| South Mahoning | 1,905 | $61,786 | $185,400 | $579 |
| Plumville | 174 | $50,938 | $95,700 | $830 |
| Wayne | 1,508 | $63,603 | $204,500 | — |
| North Mahoning | 1,137 | $55,469 | $152,800 | $850 |
| Timblin | 185 | $57,500 | $55,000 | — |
| Perry | 1,185 | $72,426 | $156,000 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in West Mahoning, PA?
The median household income in West Mahoning is $55,156, 29% 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 Mahoning?
The median home value in West Mahoning is $135,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
Is West Mahoning, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 30.5%.
What is the median age in West Mahoning?
The median age in West Mahoning is 17 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Mahoning?
The average commute to work in West Mahoning is 39 minutes; 28.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Mahoning?
The unemployment rate in West Mahoning is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mahoning?
15.3% of adults in West Mahoning 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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