Living in West Shenango, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Shenango · Census data 2020–2024
West Shenango has 404 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $58,750 (25% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $158,900, the median rent is $568/month.
West Shenango is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Shenango at a glance
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 50.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $158,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $568/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Shenango a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Shenango
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Shenango the median home value is $158,900, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $568 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,422 a month in housing costs.
West Shenango median household income
The median household income in West Shenango is $58,750 and the income per person is $33,844. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Shenango: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 292
- Owner-occupied
- 82.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.3%
- Vacant
- 28.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 1.94
West Shenango demographics
- Population
- 404
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Shenango ›
Education in West Shenango
14.2% of adults 25 and older in West Shenango have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Shenango
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
West Shenango vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Shenango | 404 | $58,750 | $158,900 | $568 |
| Pymatuning South | 367 | $48,750 | $106,500 | $567 |
| South Shenango | 2,042 | $67,434 | $127,700 | $567 |
| Jamestown | 683 | $44,688 | $87,600 | $808 |
| Greene | 1,032 | $75,147 | $238,200 | $1,271 |
| Pymatuning Central | 2,593 | $64,479 | $119,400 | $744 |
| West Fallowfield | 701 | $66,250 | $122,500 | $970 |
| Kinsman Center | 765 | $49,000 | $118,100 | $712 |
| Hartstown | 181 | $31,786 | $175,000 | $910 |
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What is the median household income in West Shenango, PA?
The median household income in West Shenango is $58,750, 25% 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 Shenango?
The median home value in West Shenango is $158,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Shenango?
The median gross rent in West Shenango is $568 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is West Shenango, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in West Shenango?
The median age in West Shenango is 50.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Shenango?
The average commute to work in West Shenango is 25 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Shenango?
The unemployment rate in West Shenango is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Shenango?
14.2% of adults in West Shenango 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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