Living in West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pittsburg · Census data 2020–2024
West Pittsburg has 909 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $44,510 (43% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $106,900, the median rent is $797/month.
West Pittsburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Pittsburg at a glance
- Population
- 909
- Median age
- 43.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $44,510State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $106,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $797/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 58.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Pittsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Pittsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pittsburg the median home value is $106,900, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,183 a month in housing costs.
West Pittsburg median household income
The median household income in West Pittsburg is $44,510 and the income per person is $37,549. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Pittsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 491
- Owner-occupied
- 58.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.9%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.98
West Pittsburg demographics
- Population
- 909
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 458
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 10.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pittsburg ›
Education in West Pittsburg
10.3% of adults 25 and older in West Pittsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pittsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
West Pittsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pittsburg | 909 | $44,510 | $106,900 | $797 |
| Taylor | 1,056 | $43,676 | $107,700 | $826 |
| South New Castle | 712 | $69,375 | $104,100 | $933 |
| Chewton | 345 | $68,750 | $172,300 | — |
| Wampum | 502 | $48,929 | $115,000 | $611 |
| Shenango | 7,062 | $77,522 | $169,100 | $735 |
| New Beaver | 1,343 | $61,417 | $135,600 | $700 |
| Oakland | 1,330 | $63,372 | $125,800 | $1,034 |
| New Castle | 21,579 | $42,219 | $77,400 | $741 |
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What is the median household income in West Pittsburg, PA?
The median household income in West Pittsburg is $44,510, 43% 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 Pittsburg?
The median home value in West Pittsburg is $106,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Pittsburg?
The median gross rent in West Pittsburg is $797 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is West Pittsburg, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in West Pittsburg?
The median age in West Pittsburg is 43.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Pittsburg?
The average commute to work in West Pittsburg is 22 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pittsburg?
The unemployment rate in West Pittsburg is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pittsburg?
10.3% of adults in West Pittsburg 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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