Living in West Taylor, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Taylor · Census data 2020–2024
West Taylor has 706 residents with a median age of 54.8. The median household income is $63,828 (18% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $89,700, the median rent is $967/month.
West Taylor is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Taylor at a glance
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 54.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $63,828State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $89,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $967/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Taylor a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Taylor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Taylor the median home value is $89,700, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,116 a month in housing costs.
West Taylor median household income
The median household income in West Taylor is $63,828 and the income per person is $31,174. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Taylor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 340
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.19
West Taylor demographics
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 54.8
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 309
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Taylor ›
Education in West Taylor
9.2% of adults 25 and older in West Taylor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Taylor
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
West Taylor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Taylor | 706 | $63,828 | $89,700 | $967 |
| Middle Taylor | 793 | $68,281 | $148,700 | $1,013 |
| Brownstown | 674 | $51,042 | $70,900 | $544 |
| East Conemaugh | 1,006 | $42,500 | $44,100 | $788 |
| Lower Yoder | 2,207 | $42,970 | $97,800 | $703 |
| Westwood | 1,613 | $43,824 | $99,800 | $678 |
| East Taylor | 2,158 | $70,313 | $120,700 | $1,121 |
| Franklin | 265 | $41,979 | $45,500 | $960 |
| Johnstown | 18,087 | $37,888 | $45,400 | $644 |
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What is the median household income in West Taylor, PA?
The median household income in West Taylor is $63,828, 18% 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 Taylor?
The median home value in West Taylor is $89,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Taylor?
The median gross rent in West Taylor is $967 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is West Taylor, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in West Taylor?
The median age in West Taylor is 54.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Taylor?
The average commute to work in West Taylor is 24 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Taylor?
The unemployment rate in West Taylor is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Taylor?
9.2% of adults in West Taylor 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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