Living in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Middlesex · Census data 2020–2024
West Middlesex has 980 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $89,667 (15% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $158,100, the median rent is $713/month.
West Middlesex is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Middlesex at a glance
- Population
- 980
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $89,667State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $158,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $713/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is West Middlesex a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Middlesex
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Middlesex the median home value is $158,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $713 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,310 a month in housing costs.
West Middlesex median household income
The median household income in West Middlesex is $89,667 and the income per person is $36,771. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Middlesex: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 423
- Owner-occupied
- 85.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.44
West Middlesex demographics
- Population
- 980
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 402
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Middlesex ›
Education in West Middlesex
21.6% of adults 25 and older in West Middlesex have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Middlesex
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
West Middlesex vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Middlesex | 980 | $89,667 | $158,100 | $713 |
| Shenango | 3,475 | $70,139 | $188,900 | $896 |
| Farrell | 4,199 | $42,595 | $87,800 | $902 |
| Hermitage | 16,041 | $70,052 | $199,500 | $896 |
| Sharon | 12,936 | $45,670 | $78,800 | $827 |
| Masury | 2,283 | $39,402 | $71,100 | $810 |
| West Hill | 2,425 | $40,325 | $77,100 | $701 |
| Pulaski | 3,059 | $74,583 | $158,300 | $812 |
| Lackawannock | 2,151 | $57,500 | $166,600 | $812 |
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What is the median household income in West Middlesex, PA?
The median household income in West Middlesex is $89,667, 15% 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 Middlesex?
The median home value in West Middlesex is $158,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Middlesex?
The median gross rent in West Middlesex is $713 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is West Middlesex, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in West Middlesex?
The median age in West Middlesex is 43.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Middlesex?
The average commute to work in West Middlesex is 17 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Middlesex?
The unemployment rate in West Middlesex is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Middlesex?
21.6% of adults in West Middlesex 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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