Living in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Sunbury · Census data 2020–2024
West Sunbury has 197 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $47,014 (40% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $159,400, the median rent is $925/month.
West Sunbury is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Sunbury at a glance
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 30.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $47,014State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $159,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Sunbury a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Sunbury
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Sunbury the median home value is $159,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $883 a month in housing costs.
West Sunbury median household income
The median household income in West Sunbury is $47,014 and the income per person is $34,584. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Sunbury: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 49.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.49
West Sunbury demographics
- Population
- 197
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 36%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 79
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Sunbury ›
Education in West Sunbury
14.8% of adults 25 and older in West Sunbury have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Sunbury
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 31.4%
- Drive alone
- 55.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
West Sunbury vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sunbury | 197 | $47,014 | $159,400 | $925 |
| Clay | 2,243 | $83,661 | $232,800 | $863 |
| Concord | 1,373 | $65,402 | $184,700 | $1,105 |
| Cherry | 987 | $73,393 | $212,500 | — |
| Washington | 1,368 | $64,167 | $156,600 | $900 |
| Unionville | 644 | $58,235 | $94,400 | — |
| Center | 7,818 | $90,946 | $253,200 | $1,051 |
| Shanor-Northvue | 5,125 | $95,379 | $259,900 | $1,189 |
| Brady | 1,092 | $78,977 | $195,800 | $558 |
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What is the median household income in West Sunbury, PA?
The median household income in West Sunbury is $47,014, 40% 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 Sunbury?
The median home value in West Sunbury is $159,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Sunbury?
The median gross rent in West Sunbury is $925 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is West Sunbury, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in West Sunbury?
The median age in West Sunbury is 30.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Sunbury?
The average commute to work in West Sunbury is 25 minutes; 31.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Sunbury?
The unemployment rate in West Sunbury is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Sunbury?
14.8% of adults in West Sunbury 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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