Living in West Perry, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Perry · Census data 2020–2024
West Perry has 892 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $61,528 (21% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $198,500, the median rent is $829/month.
West Perry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Perry at a glance
- Population
- 892
- Median age
- 53.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $61,528State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $198,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $829/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Perry a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Perry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Perry the median home value is $198,500, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $829 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,301 a month in housing costs.
West Perry median household income
The median household income in West Perry is $61,528 and the income per person is $33,468. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Perry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 441
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.39
West Perry demographics
- Population
- 892
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.7%
- Households
- 373
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Perry ›
Education in West Perry
10.9% of adults 25 and older in West Perry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Perry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.9%
West Perry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Perry | 892 | $61,528 | $198,500 | $829 |
| Richfield | 374 | $58,250 | $171,900 | $558 |
| Beaver | 525 | $68,672 | $250,900 | $1,080 |
| Beavertown | 888 | $54,688 | $164,800 | $883 |
| Monroe | 1,719 | $67,000 | $210,500 | $671 |
| Beaver Springs | 704 | $54,896 | $125,500 | $797 |
| Greenwood | 594 | $81,000 | $226,000 | $833 |
| Paxtonville | 218 | $65,417 | $215,500 | $1,063 |
| Mount Pleasant Mills | 503 | $61,364 | $215,700 | $779 |
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What is the median household income in West Perry, PA?
The median household income in West Perry is $61,528, 21% 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 Perry?
The median home value in West Perry is $198,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Perry?
The median gross rent in West Perry is $829 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is West Perry, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in West Perry?
The median age in West Perry is 53.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Perry?
The average commute to work in West Perry is 31 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Perry?
The unemployment rate in West Perry is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Perry?
10.9% of adults in West Perry 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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