Living in West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Nanticoke · Census data 2020–2024
West Nanticoke has 632 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $81,731 (5% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $112,000, the median rent is $1,020/month.
West Nanticoke is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Nanticoke at a glance
- Population
- 632
- Median age
- 46.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,731State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $112,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,020/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Nanticoke a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Nanticoke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Nanticoke the median home value is $112,000, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, which is 17.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,392 a month in housing costs.
West Nanticoke median household income
The median household income in West Nanticoke is $81,731 and the income per person is $37,888. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Nanticoke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 315
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.27
West Nanticoke demographics
- Population
- 632
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 278
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Nanticoke ›
Education in West Nanticoke
13.2% of adults 25 and older in West Nanticoke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Nanticoke
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
West Nanticoke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nanticoke | 632 | $81,731 | $112,000 | $1,020 |
| Nanticoke | 10,653 | $57,462 | $108,100 | $792 |
| Sheatown | 614 | $60,875 | $124,600 | — |
| Newport | 4,464 | $57,541 | $96,700 | $844 |
| Plymouth | 5,770 | $39,167 | $92,500 | $930 |
| Wanamie | 555 | $53,167 | $147,600 | $1,271 |
| Hanover | 11,522 | $61,056 | $151,900 | $878 |
| Warrior Run | 466 | $47,500 | $105,400 | $1,183 |
| Jackson | 4,408 | $122,344 | $322,500 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in West Nanticoke, PA?
The median household income in West Nanticoke is $81,731, 5% 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 Nanticoke?
The median home value in West Nanticoke is $112,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Nanticoke?
The median gross rent in West Nanticoke is $1,020 per month, about 17.2% of household income.
Is West Nanticoke, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in West Nanticoke?
The median age in West Nanticoke is 46.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Nanticoke?
The average commute to work in West Nanticoke is 27 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Nanticoke?
The unemployment rate in West Nanticoke is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Nanticoke?
13.2% of adults in West Nanticoke 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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