Living in West Marlborough, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Marlborough · Census data 2020–2024
West Marlborough has 777 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $73,438 (6% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $466,700, the median rent is $1,656/month.
West Marlborough is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Marlborough at a glance
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 51.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $73,438State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $466,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,656/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Marlborough a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 83% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Marlborough
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Marlborough the median home value is $466,700, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,656 per month, which is 33.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,444 a month in housing costs.
West Marlborough median household income
The median household income in West Marlborough is $73,438 and the income per person is $55,834. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Marlborough: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 414
- Owner-occupied
- 49.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.7%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.00
West Marlborough demographics
- Population
- 777
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 381
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Marlborough ›
Education in West Marlborough
39.7% of adults 25 and older in West Marlborough have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Marlborough
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
West Marlborough vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Marlborough | 777 | $73,438 | $466,700 | $1,656 |
| Londonderry | 2,566 | $122,841 | $424,600 | — |
| London Grove | 8,980 | $175,558 | $469,700 | $1,393 |
| Unionville | 652 | $132,313 | $473,700 | — |
| Newlin | 1,240 | $160,341 | $811,200 | $1,243 |
| East Fallowfield | 7,824 | $116,947 | $400,100 | $1,439 |
| Avondale | 1,084 | $78,681 | $301,000 | $1,400 |
| East Marlborough | 7,714 | $155,504 | $611,400 | $1,006 |
| Toughkenamon | 804 | $116,458 | $387,300 | $2,606 |
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What is the median household income in West Marlborough, PA?
The median household income in West Marlborough is $73,438, 6% 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 Marlborough?
The median home value in West Marlborough is $466,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Marlborough?
The median gross rent in West Marlborough is $1,656 per month, about 33.2% of household income.
Is West Marlborough, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 83% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Marlborough?
The median age in West Marlborough is 51.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Marlborough?
The average commute to work in West Marlborough is 23 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Marlborough?
The unemployment rate in West Marlborough is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Marlborough?
39.7% of adults in West Marlborough 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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