Living in West St. Clair, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West St. Clair · Census data 2020–2024
West St. Clair has 1,535 residents with a median age of 54. The median household income is $53,370 (32% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $215,100, the median rent is $894/month.
West St. Clair at a glance
- Population
- 1,535
- Median age
- 54State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,370State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $215,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West St. Clair a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West St. Clair
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West St. Clair the median home value is $215,100, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.
West St. Clair median household income
The median household income in West St. Clair is $53,370 and the income per person is $28,955. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West St. Clair: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 671
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.52
West St. Clair demographics
- Population
- 1,535
- Median age
- 54
- Under 18
- 15.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 610
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West St. Clair ›
Education in West St. Clair
11.6% of adults 25 and older in West St. Clair have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West St. Clair
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
West St. Clair vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West St. Clair | 1,535 | $53,370 | $215,100 | $894 |
| Pleasantville | 128 | $47,500 | — | $950 |
| Lincoln | 317 | $88,750 | $217,400 | — |
| New Paris | 225 | $62,813 | $106,800 | $850 |
| East St. Clair | 2,896 | $41,993 | $191,600 | $721 |
| Ogle | 454 | $110,250 | $217,900 | $842 |
| King | 1,183 | $73,942 | $171,300 | $744 |
| St. Clairsville | 101 | $48,594 | $118,800 | $1,042 |
| Napier | 2,107 | $61,656 | $216,400 | $970 |
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What is the median household income in West St. Clair, PA?
The median household income in West St. Clair is $53,370, 32% 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 St. Clair?
The median home value in West St. Clair is $215,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West St. Clair?
The median gross rent in West St. Clair is $894 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is West St. Clair, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in West St. Clair?
The median age in West St. Clair is 54 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West St. Clair?
The average commute to work in West St. Clair is 26 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West St. Clair?
The unemployment rate in West St. Clair is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West St. Clair?
11.6% of adults in West St. Clair 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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