Living in West Mayfield, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mayfield · Census data 2020–2024
West Mayfield has 1,332 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $54,731 (30% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $136,800, the median rent is $968/month.
West Mayfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Mayfield at a glance
- Population
- 1,332
- Median age
- 40.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $54,731State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $136,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $968/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Mayfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Mayfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mayfield the median home value is $136,800, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $968 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,123 a month in housing costs.
West Mayfield median household income
The median household income in West Mayfield is $54,731 and the income per person is $32,036. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Mayfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 653
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.18
West Mayfield demographics
- Population
- 1,332
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 609
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mayfield ›
Education in West Mayfield
10.6% of adults 25 and older in West Mayfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mayfield
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
West Mayfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mayfield | 1,332 | $54,731 | $136,800 | $968 |
| White | 1,138 | $56,136 | $135,200 | $1,010 |
| Eastvale | 151 | $44,167 | $59,600 | $1,319 |
| Beaver Falls | 8,850 | $49,924 | $92,100 | $727 |
| Chippewa | 8,005 | $94,806 | $255,600 | $888 |
| Patterson | 3,083 | $67,171 | $233,400 | $986 |
| Patterson Heights | 711 | $102,969 | $218,500 | $925 |
| Big Beaver | 1,843 | $71,678 | $186,100 | $975 |
| New Brighton | 5,567 | $52,939 | $109,200 | $749 |
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What is the median household income in West Mayfield, PA?
The median household income in West Mayfield is $54,731, 30% 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 Mayfield?
The median home value in West Mayfield is $136,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Mayfield?
The median gross rent in West Mayfield is $968 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is West Mayfield, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.6%.
What is the median age in West Mayfield?
The median age in West Mayfield is 40.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Mayfield?
The average commute to work in West Mayfield is 26 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Mayfield?
The unemployment rate in West Mayfield is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mayfield?
10.6% of adults in West Mayfield 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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