Living in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Wyoming · Census data 2020–2024
West Wyoming has 2,662 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $66,382 (15% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $172,300, the median rent is $1,051/month.
West Wyoming at a glance
- Population
- 2,662
- Median age
- 47.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $66,382State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $172,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,051/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is West Wyoming a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Wyoming
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Wyoming the median home value is $172,300, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,313 a month in housing costs.
West Wyoming median household income
The median household income in West Wyoming is $66,382 and the income per person is $41,390. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Wyoming: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,324
- Owner-occupied
- 79.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.1%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.14
West Wyoming demographics
- Population
- 2,662
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 1,243
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Wyoming ›
Education in West Wyoming
25.5% of adults 25 and older in West Wyoming have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Wyoming
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.5%
West Wyoming vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wyoming | 2,662 | $66,382 | $172,300 | $1,051 |
| Wyoming | 3,118 | $71,950 | $166,200 | $899 |
| Exeter | 5,541 | $57,639 | $146,800 | $981 |
| Swoyersville | 5,048 | $71,555 | $148,300 | $744 |
| Hilldale | 1,012 | $98,583 | $235,700 | $877 |
| Inkerman | 1,581 | $50,402 | — | $1,434 |
| Forty Fort | 4,252 | $74,432 | $173,000 | $998 |
| West Pittston | 4,679 | $63,706 | $179,100 | $968 |
| Luzerne | 2,723 | $42,135 | $113,900 | $797 |
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What is the median household income in West Wyoming, PA?
The median household income in West Wyoming is $66,382, 15% 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 Wyoming?
The median home value in West Wyoming is $172,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Wyoming?
The median gross rent in West Wyoming is $1,051 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is West Wyoming, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in West Wyoming?
The median age in West Wyoming is 47.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Wyoming?
The average commute to work in West Wyoming is 22 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in West Wyoming is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Wyoming?
25.5% of adults in West Wyoming 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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