Living in West Mead, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mead · Census data 2020–2024
West Mead has 4,974 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $64,837 (17% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $157,300, the median rent is $766/month.
West Mead at a glance
- Population
- 4,974
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $64,837State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $157,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $766/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Mead a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Mead
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mead the median home value is $157,300, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $766 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,151 a month in housing costs.
West Mead median household income
The median household income in West Mead is $64,837 and the income per person is $41,527. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Mead: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,387
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.25
West Mead demographics
- Population
- 4,974
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 2,175
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mead ›
Education in West Mead
26% of adults 25 and older in West Mead have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mead
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
West Mead vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mead | 4,974 | $64,837 | $157,300 | $766 |
| Meadville | 12,577 | $43,308 | $116,400 | $855 |
| East Mead | 1,429 | $86,429 | $182,200 | $860 |
| Union | 818 | $71,382 | $155,700 | $896 |
| Vernon | 5,269 | $76,030 | $202,800 | $838 |
| East Fairfield | 880 | $70,833 | $152,300 | $807 |
| Saegertown | 828 | $69,375 | $161,600 | $800 |
| Blooming Valley | 390 | $63,750 | $164,000 | $688 |
| Geneva | 138 | $50,500 | $69,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Mead, PA?
The median household income in West Mead is $64,837, 17% 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 Mead?
The median home value in West Mead is $157,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Mead?
The median gross rent in West Mead is $766 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is West Mead, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in West Mead?
The median age in West Mead is 43.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Mead?
The average commute to work in West Mead is 22 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Mead?
The unemployment rate in West Mead is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mead?
26% of adults in West Mead 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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