Living in West Milton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Milton · Census data 2020–2024
West Milton has 804 residents with a median age of 67.9. The median household income is $47,574 (39% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $174,200, the median rent is $695/month.
West Milton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Milton at a glance
- Population
- 804
- Median age
- 67.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $47,574State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $174,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $695/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Milton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Milton the median home value is $174,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, which is 33.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,478 a month in housing costs.
West Milton median household income
The median household income in West Milton is $47,574 and the income per person is $33,007. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 415
- Owner-occupied
- 53.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 1.94
West Milton demographics
- Population
- 804
- Median age
- 67.9
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 57.3%
- Households
- 415
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Milton ›
Education in West Milton
17.4% of adults 25 and older in West Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 52%
West Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Milton | 804 | $47,574 | $174,200 | $695 |
| New Columbia | 766 | $115,176 | $181,900 | — |
| Milton | 6,534 | $54,577 | $196,800 | $922 |
| Kelly | 3,765 | $54,886 | $242,900 | $912 |
| West Chillisquaque | 2,604 | $51,304 | $121,500 | $730 |
| Lewisburg | 5,257 | $54,767 | $235,200 | $997 |
| Montandon | 831 | $52,500 | $179,800 | $769 |
| Turbot | 1,560 | $72,000 | $221,700 | $1,463 |
| Linntown | 1,764 | $114,426 | $265,800 | $1,321 |
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What is the median household income in West Milton, PA?
The median household income in West Milton is $47,574, 39% 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 Milton?
The median home value in West Milton is $174,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Milton?
The median gross rent in West Milton is $695 per month, about 33.8% of household income.
Is West Milton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in West Milton?
The median age in West Milton is 67.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Milton?
The average commute to work in West Milton is 22 minutes; 16.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Milton?
The unemployment rate in West Milton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Milton?
17.4% of adults in West Milton 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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