Living in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mifflin · Census data 2020–2024
West Mifflin has 19,190 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $76,563 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $151,600, the median rent is $780/month.
West Mifflin at a glance
- Population
- 19,190
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,563State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $151,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Mifflin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Mifflin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mifflin the median home value is $151,600, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,347 a month in housing costs.
West Mifflin median household income
The median household income in West Mifflin is $76,563 and the income per person is $37,627. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Mifflin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,972
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.30
West Mifflin demographics
- Population
- 19,190
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 8,286
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mifflin ›
Education in West Mifflin
24.5% of adults 25 and older in West Mifflin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mifflin
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
West Mifflin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mifflin | 19,190 | $76,563 | $151,600 | $780 |
| Dravosburg | 1,643 | $51,715 | $93,500 | $634 |
| Port Vue | 3,620 | $58,194 | $82,500 | $963 |
| Glassport | 4,368 | $47,803 | $82,700 | $849 |
| Munhall | 10,548 | $52,517 | $132,100 | $780 |
| West Homestead | 1,905 | $77,250 | $167,400 | $1,247 |
| Baldwin | 21,057 | $80,983 | $208,400 | $1,066 |
| Duquesne | 5,149 | $44,180 | $63,800 | $739 |
| Whitaker | 1,140 | $63,194 | $98,500 | $1,075 |
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What is the median household income in West Mifflin, PA?
The median household income in West Mifflin is $76,563, about the same as 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 Mifflin?
The median home value in West Mifflin is $151,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Mifflin?
The median gross rent in West Mifflin is $780 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is West Mifflin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in West Mifflin?
The median age in West Mifflin is 43.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Mifflin?
The average commute to work in West Mifflin is 26 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Mifflin?
The unemployment rate in West Mifflin is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mifflin?
24.5% of adults in West Mifflin 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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