Living in West Pennsboro, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pennsboro · Census data 2020–2024
West Pennsboro has 5,660 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $81,433 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $282,600, the median rent is $1,266/month.
West Pennsboro at a glance
- Population
- 5,660
- Median age
- 47State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,433State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $282,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,266/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Pennsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Pennsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pennsboro the median home value is $282,600, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,266 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,817 a month in housing costs.
West Pennsboro median household income
The median household income in West Pennsboro is $81,433 and the income per person is $40,221. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Pennsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,339
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.55
West Pennsboro demographics
- Population
- 5,660
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 2,196
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pennsboro ›
Education in West Pennsboro
25.5% of adults 25 and older in West Pennsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pennsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
West Pennsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pennsboro | 5,660 | $81,433 | $282,600 | $1,266 |
| Plainfield | 248 | $73,977 | $181,900 | — |
| Newville | 1,283 | $59,087 | $177,100 | $957 |
| Upper Frankford | 1,954 | $77,862 | $191,800 | $943 |
| Lower Frankford | 1,752 | $76,797 | $242,100 | $1,203 |
| Penn | 2,917 | $80,500 | $237,800 | $1,089 |
| North Newton | 2,581 | $78,125 | $255,200 | $1,009 |
| Lower Mifflin | 1,840 | $60,682 | $174,600 | $1,304 |
| Carlisle | 21,852 | $61,720 | $224,100 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in West Pennsboro, PA?
The median household income in West Pennsboro is $81,433, 4% 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 Pennsboro?
The median home value in West Pennsboro is $282,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Pennsboro?
The median gross rent in West Pennsboro is $1,266 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is West Pennsboro, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Pennsboro?
The median age in West Pennsboro is 47 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Pennsboro?
The average commute to work in West Pennsboro is 25 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pennsboro?
The unemployment rate in West Pennsboro is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pennsboro?
25.5% of adults in West Pennsboro 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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