Living in West Providence, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Providence · Census data 2020–2024
West Providence has 3,066 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $79,844 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $179,600, the median rent is $835/month.
West Providence at a glance
- Population
- 3,066
- Median age
- 47.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,844State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $179,600State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $835/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Providence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Providence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Providence the median home value is $179,600, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, which is 19.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.
West Providence median household income
The median household income in West Providence is $79,844 and the income per person is $35,154. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Providence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,501
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.40
West Providence demographics
- Population
- 3,066
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 1,277
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Providence ›
Education in West Providence
16.1% of adults 25 and older in West Providence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Providence
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
West Providence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Providence | 3,066 | $79,844 | $179,600 | $835 |
| Everett | 2,052 | $38,565 | $120,000 | $822 |
| Earlston | 1,259 | $78,490 | $167,200 | $884 |
| East Providence | 1,647 | $52,554 | $203,200 | $649 |
| Snake Spring | 1,904 | $73,571 | $280,700 | $1,110 |
| Clearville | 161 | $56,591 | $116,700 | — |
| Monroe | 1,299 | $58,056 | $208,900 | $683 |
| Bedford | 2,851 | $41,375 | $182,000 | $677 |
| Brush Creek | 628 | $55,208 | $183,000 | $662 |
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What is the median household income in West Providence, PA?
The median household income in West Providence is $79,844, 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 Providence?
The median home value in West Providence is $179,600, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Providence?
The median gross rent in West Providence is $835 per month, about 19.9% of household income.
Is West Providence, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
What is the median age in West Providence?
The median age in West Providence is 47.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Providence?
The average commute to work in West Providence is 23 minutes; 0.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Providence?
The unemployment rate in West Providence is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Providence?
16.1% of adults in West Providence 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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