Living in West Pike Run, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pike Run · Census data 2020–2024
West Pike Run has 1,508 residents with a median age of 49.3. The median household income is $76,563 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $198,500, the median rent is $933/month.
West Pike Run at a glance
- Population
- 1,508
- Median age
- 49.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $76,563State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $198,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $933/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 86.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West Pike Run a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Pike Run
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pike Run the median home value is $198,500, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,486 a month in housing costs.
West Pike Run median household income
The median household income in West Pike Run is $76,563 and the income per person is $40,889. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Pike Run: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 716
- Owner-occupied
- 86.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.8%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.39
West Pike Run demographics
- Population
- 1,508
- Median age
- 49.3
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.3%
- Households
- 630
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pike Run ›
Education in West Pike Run
25.7% of adults 25 and older in West Pike Run have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pike Run
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
West Pike Run vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pike Run | 1,508 | $76,563 | $198,500 | $933 |
| Beallsville | 425 | $64,896 | $162,500 | $1,292 |
| Ellsworth | 791 | $62,917 | $76,400 | $913 |
| Bentleyville | 2,437 | $51,174 | $148,300 | $627 |
| Centerville | 3,235 | $71,250 | $120,600 | $833 |
| California | 4,864 | $48,606 | $152,200 | $806 |
| Coal Center | 101 | $41,250 | $81,700 | $979 |
| Fallowfield | 4,060 | $66,802 | $163,900 | $781 |
| Deemston | 672 | $98,750 | $228,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Pike Run, PA?
The median household income in West Pike Run is $76,563, about the same as 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 Pike Run?
The median home value in West Pike Run is $198,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Pike Run?
The median gross rent in West Pike Run is $933 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is West Pike Run, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in West Pike Run?
The median age in West Pike Run is 49.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Pike Run?
The average commute to work in West Pike Run is 31 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pike Run?
The unemployment rate in West Pike Run is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pike Run?
25.7% of adults in West Pike Run 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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