Living in West View, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West View · Census data 2020–2024
West View has 6,533 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $84,063 (8% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $227,100, the median rent is $1,080/month.
West View at a glance
- Population
- 6,533
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $84,063State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $227,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,080/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is West View a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West View
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West View the median home value is $227,100, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,548 a month in housing costs.
West View median household income
The median household income in West View is $84,063 and the income per person is $41,677. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West View: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,816
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.34
West View demographics
- Population
- 6,533
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 2,794
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West View ›
Education in West View
44.3% of adults 25 and older in West View have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West View
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
West View vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West View | 6,533 | $84,063 | $227,100 | $1,080 |
| Ross | 32,939 | $92,642 | $268,900 | $1,278 |
| Bellevue | 8,128 | $68,827 | $213,300 | $973 |
| Ben Avon Heights | 304 | $234,375 | $542,500 | — |
| Avalon | 4,674 | $51,250 | $170,500 | $909 |
| Ben Avon | 1,919 | $102,869 | $344,700 | $1,393 |
| Reserve | 3,180 | $81,724 | $209,700 | $1,059 |
| Stowe | 6,294 | $52,971 | $110,100 | $1,142 |
| Emsworth | 2,465 | $64,816 | $184,200 | $1,101 |
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What is the median household income in West View, PA?
The median household income in West View is $84,063, 8% higher 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 View?
The median home value in West View is $227,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West View?
The median gross rent in West View is $1,080 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is West View, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
What is the median age in West View?
The median age in West View is 39.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West View?
The average commute to work in West View is 20 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West View?
The unemployment rate in West View is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West View?
44.3% of adults in West View 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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