Living in West Newton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Newton · Census data 2020–2024
West Newton has 2,621 residents with a median age of 51.2. The median household income is $52,961 (32% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $131,200, the median rent is $636/month.
West Newton at a glance
- Population
- 2,621
- Median age
- 51.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $52,961State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $131,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is West Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Newton the median home value is $131,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,030 a month in housing costs.
West Newton median household income
The median household income in West Newton is $52,961 and the income per person is $34,090. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,486
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 1.97
West Newton demographics
- Population
- 2,621
- Median age
- 51.2
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 1,328
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Newton ›
Education in West Newton
23.2% of adults 25 and older in West Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.1%
West Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Newton | 2,621 | $52,961 | $131,200 | $636 |
| Collinsburg | 1,328 | $56,616 | $140,600 | $1,426 |
| Sutersville | 544 | $65,625 | $153,500 | $806 |
| Rostraver | 11,411 | $73,300 | $228,300 | $939 |
| Fellsburg | 845 | $101,094 | $240,900 | — |
| Sewickley | 5,601 | $75,133 | $191,800 | $1,093 |
| Smithton | 406 | $55,625 | $102,900 | $1,056 |
| Wyano | 263 | $44,444 | $167,600 | — |
| South Huntingdon | 5,362 | $71,425 | $219,200 | $860 |
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What is the median household income in West Newton, PA?
The median household income in West Newton is $52,961, 32% 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 Newton?
The median home value in West Newton is $131,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Newton?
The median gross rent in West Newton is $636 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is West Newton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in West Newton?
The median age in West Newton is 51.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Newton?
The average commute to work in West Newton is 30 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Newton?
The unemployment rate in West Newton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Newton?
23.2% of adults in West Newton 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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