Living in West Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pottsgrove · Census data 2020–2024
West Pottsgrove has 3,791 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $81,065 (4% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $215,500, the median rent is $1,434/month.
West Pottsgrove at a glance
- Population
- 3,791
- Median age
- 37State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $81,065State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $215,500State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,434/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is West Pottsgrove a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Pottsgrove
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pottsgrove the median home value is $215,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,434 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,592 a month in housing costs.
West Pottsgrove median household income
The median household income in West Pottsgrove is $81,065 and the income per person is $38,476. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Pottsgrove: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,603
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.50
West Pottsgrove demographics
- Population
- 3,791
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 1,509
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pottsgrove ›
Education in West Pottsgrove
25.3% of adults 25 and older in West Pottsgrove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pottsgrove
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
West Pottsgrove vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pottsgrove | 3,791 | $81,065 | $215,500 | $1,434 |
| Stowe | 3,698 | $81,343 | $214,900 | $1,430 |
| South Pottstown | 1,893 | $71,506 | $263,900 | $1,213 |
| North Coventry | 8,442 | $98,896 | $390,600 | $1,309 |
| Pottstown | 23,476 | $60,828 | $195,400 | $1,260 |
| Douglassville | 279 | $42,083 | — | $1,037 |
| Amity Gardens | 4,499 | $95,438 | $335,400 | $1,512 |
| Douglass | 3,744 | $79,808 | $264,500 | — |
| Kenilworth | 2,013 | $105,729 | $348,800 | $1,489 |
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What is the median household income in West Pottsgrove, PA?
The median household income in West Pottsgrove is $81,065, 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 Pottsgrove?
The median home value in West Pottsgrove is $215,500, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Pottsgrove?
The median gross rent in West Pottsgrove is $1,434 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is West Pottsgrove, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in West Pottsgrove?
The median age in West Pottsgrove is 37 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Pottsgrove?
The average commute to work in West Pottsgrove is 27 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pottsgrove?
The unemployment rate in West Pottsgrove is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pottsgrove?
25.3% of adults in West Pottsgrove 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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