Living in West Whiteland, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Whiteland · Census data 2020–2024
West Whiteland has 20,249 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $133,460 (71% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $490,900, the median rent is $2,195/month.
West Whiteland at a glance
- Population
- 20,249
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $133,460State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $490,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,195/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Whiteland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 93% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Whiteland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Whiteland the median home value is $490,900, 48% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,195 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,498 a month in housing costs.
West Whiteland median household income
The median household income in West Whiteland is $133,460 and the income per person is $67,180. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Whiteland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,507
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.52
West Whiteland demographics
- Population
- 20,249
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 7,964
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Whiteland ›
Education in West Whiteland
64.9% of adults 25 and older in West Whiteland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Whiteland
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
West Whiteland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Whiteland | 20,249 | $133,460 | $490,900 | $2,195 |
| Exton | 6,772 | $120,697 | $554,200 | $2,202 |
| Lionville | 7,683 | $100,582 | $438,700 | $1,916 |
| East Caln | 5,608 | $102,288 | $467,100 | $1,769 |
| Uwchlan | 19,394 | $134,184 | $539,700 | $2,033 |
| Frazer | 3,389 | $141,801 | $611,700 | $2,139 |
| East Whiteland | 14,774 | $147,460 | $637,000 | $2,233 |
| West Goshen | 23,553 | $132,242 | $575,300 | $1,908 |
| East Goshen | 18,441 | $106,866 | $528,600 | $1,785 |
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What is the median household income in West Whiteland, PA?
The median household income in West Whiteland is $133,460, 71% 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 Whiteland?
The median home value in West Whiteland is $490,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Whiteland?
The median gross rent in West Whiteland is $2,195 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is West Whiteland, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 93% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Whiteland?
The median age in West Whiteland is 36.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Whiteland?
The average commute to work in West Whiteland is 26 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Whiteland?
The unemployment rate in West Whiteland is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Whiteland?
64.9% of adults in West Whiteland 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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