Living in West Penn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Penn · Census data 2020–2024
West Penn has 4,451 residents with a median age of 56. The median household income is $71,977 (8% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $234,300, the median rent is $830/month.
West Penn at a glance
- Population
- 4,451
- Median age
- 56State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,977State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $234,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $830/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is West Penn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Penn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Penn the median home value is $234,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,659 a month in housing costs.
West Penn median household income
The median household income in West Penn is $71,977 and the income per person is $44,101. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Penn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,176
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.24
West Penn demographics
- Population
- 4,451
- Median age
- 56
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.5%
- Households
- 1,986
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Penn ›
Education in West Penn
25.6% of adults 25 and older in West Penn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Penn
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
West Penn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Penn | 4,451 | $71,977 | $234,300 | $830 |
| Tamaqua | 6,924 | $46,176 | $83,700 | $996 |
| Summit Hill | 3,137 | $65,268 | $99,700 | $1,279 |
| Coaldale | 2,514 | $59,250 | $83,100 | $843 |
| Lansford | 4,156 | $44,713 | $55,800 | $922 |
| Mahoning | 4,296 | $71,881 | $241,300 | $1,155 |
| Lynn | 4,278 | $87,784 | $305,100 | $1,179 |
| Walker | 1,004 | $88,571 | $234,200 | $1,067 |
| East Brunswick | 2,187 | $107,625 | $337,000 | $1,052 |
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What is the median household income in West Penn, PA?
The median household income in West Penn is $71,977, 8% 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 Penn?
The median home value in West Penn is $234,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Penn?
The median gross rent in West Penn is $830 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is West Penn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in West Penn?
The median age in West Penn is 56 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Penn?
The average commute to work in West Penn is 32 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Penn?
The unemployment rate in West Penn is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Penn?
25.6% of adults in West Penn 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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