Living in West Myerstown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Myerstown · Census data 2020–2024
West Myerstown has 1,465 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $75,149 (4% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $293,800, the median rent is $1,098/month.
West Myerstown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Myerstown at a glance
- Population
- 1,465
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $75,149State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $293,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,098/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Myerstown a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Myerstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Myerstown the median home value is $293,800, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month, which is 41.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,907 a month in housing costs.
West Myerstown median household income
The median household income in West Myerstown is $75,149 and the income per person is $35,016. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Myerstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 635
- Owner-occupied
- 57.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.30
West Myerstown demographics
- Population
- 1,465
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 635
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Myerstown ›
Education in West Myerstown
34% of adults 25 and older in West Myerstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Myerstown
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
West Myerstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Myerstown | 1,465 | $75,149 | $293,800 | $1,098 |
| Myerstown | 3,124 | $59,057 | $186,300 | $1,221 |
| Jackson | 9,317 | $84,241 | $247,600 | $1,661 |
| Richland | 1,547 | $93,900 | $207,300 | $1,051 |
| Avon | 1,397 | $65,800 | $215,200 | $782 |
| Mount Aetna | 544 | $81,023 | $333,900 | — |
| Hebron | 1,125 | $79,769 | $163,100 | $1,528 |
| Stouchsburg | 452 | $81,750 | $216,700 | $950 |
| Marion | 1,741 | $80,294 | $314,400 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in West Myerstown, PA?
The median household income in West Myerstown is $75,149, 4% 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 Myerstown?
The median home value in West Myerstown is $293,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Myerstown?
The median gross rent in West Myerstown is $1,098 per month, about 41.8% of household income.
Is West Myerstown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in West Myerstown?
The median age in West Myerstown is 43.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Myerstown?
The average commute to work in West Myerstown is 25 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Myerstown?
The unemployment rate in West Myerstown is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Myerstown?
34% of adults in West Myerstown 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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