Living in West Manchester, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Manchester · Census data 2020–2024
West Manchester has 19,262 residents with a median age of 45.8. The median household income is $89,146 (14% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $239,000, the median rent is $1,343/month.
West Manchester at a glance
- Population
- 19,262
- Median age
- 45.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,146State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $239,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,343/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Manchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Manchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Manchester the median home value is $239,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,343 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,678 a month in housing costs.
West Manchester median household income
The median household income in West Manchester is $89,146 and the income per person is $42,202. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Manchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,163
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.43
West Manchester demographics
- Population
- 19,262
- Median age
- 45.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 7,752
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Manchester ›
Education in West Manchester
25% of adults 25 and older in West Manchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Manchester
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
West Manchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Manchester | 19,262 | $89,146 | $239,000 | $1,343 |
| West York | 5,092 | $80,995 | $123,600 | $971 |
| Shiloh | 11,246 | $94,324 | $245,600 | $1,530 |
| New Salem | 1,011 | $106,806 | $254,500 | $1,054 |
| Grantley | 4,775 | $167,069 | $429,400 | $1,396 |
| Weigelstown | 15,485 | $73,722 | $219,500 | $1,385 |
| York | 44,938 | $48,420 | $119,700 | $1,014 |
| Spring Garden | 13,631 | $102,686 | $258,700 | $1,368 |
| North York | 2,812 | $63,927 | $139,500 | $1,235 |
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What is the median household income in West Manchester, PA?
The median household income in West Manchester is $89,146, 14% 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 Manchester?
The median home value in West Manchester is $239,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Manchester?
The median gross rent in West Manchester is $1,343 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is West Manchester, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
What is the median age in West Manchester?
The median age in West Manchester is 45.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Manchester?
The average commute to work in West Manchester is 26 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Manchester?
The unemployment rate in West Manchester is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Manchester?
25% of adults in West Manchester 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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