Living in West Wilmerding, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Wilmerding · Census data 2020–2024
West Wilmerding has 475 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $55,000 (29% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $126,000, the median rent is $1,070/month.
West Wilmerding is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Wilmerding at a glance
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 41.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $126,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,070/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Wilmerding a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Wilmerding
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Wilmerding the median home value is $126,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month, which is 38.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,026 a month in housing costs.
West Wilmerding median household income
The median household income in West Wilmerding is $55,000 and the income per person is $129,456. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Wilmerding: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 347
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 29.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.93
West Wilmerding demographics
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Wilmerding ›
Education in West Wilmerding
39.1% of adults 25 and older in West Wilmerding have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Wilmerding
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
West Wilmerding vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wilmerding | 475 | $55,000 | $126,000 | $1,070 |
| Wilmerding | 1,761 | $36,467 | $61,200 | $778 |
| Turtle Creek | 5,007 | $45,997 | $84,900 | $682 |
| East Pittsburgh | 2,121 | $38,561 | $59,600 | $821 |
| East McKeesport | 2,002 | $65,907 | $101,100 | $780 |
| Chalfant | 768 | $59,120 | $120,000 | $799 |
| North Versailles | 9,845 | $53,353 | $111,300 | $928 |
| North Braddock | 4,219 | $34,564 | $66,100 | $695 |
| Wall | 563 | $54,063 | $53,000 | $1,160 |
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What is the median household income in West Wilmerding, PA?
The median household income in West Wilmerding is $55,000, 29% 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 Wilmerding?
The median home value in West Wilmerding is $126,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Wilmerding?
The median gross rent in West Wilmerding is $1,070 per month, about 38.6% of household income.
Is West Wilmerding, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in West Wilmerding?
The median age in West Wilmerding is 41.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Wilmerding?
The average commute to work in West Wilmerding is 24 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Wilmerding?
The unemployment rate in West Wilmerding is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Wilmerding?
39.1% of adults in West Wilmerding 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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