Living in West Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Wyomissing · Census data 2020–2024
West Wyomissing has 3,289 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $82,192 (5% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $208,200, the median rent is $1,414/month.
West Wyomissing at a glance
- Population
- 3,289
- Median age
- 42State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $82,192State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $208,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,414/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Wyomissing a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Wyomissing
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Wyomissing the median home value is $208,200, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,414 per month, which is 43.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,428 a month in housing costs.
West Wyomissing median household income
The median household income in West Wyomissing is $82,192 and the income per person is $38,500. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Wyomissing: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,503
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.26
West Wyomissing demographics
- Population
- 3,289
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 1,450
- Foreign-born
- 12.2%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Wyomissing ›
Education in West Wyomissing
31.1% of adults 25 and older in West Wyomissing have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Wyomissing
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
West Wyomissing vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Wyomissing | 3,289 | $82,192 | $208,200 | $1,414 |
| West Lawn | 1,384 | $69,688 | $192,600 | $1,155 |
| Springmont | 1,319 | $82,173 | $254,900 | — |
| Lincoln Park | 1,801 | $103,664 | $257,900 | $1,613 |
| Whitfield | 5,226 | $126,740 | $311,700 | $1,474 |
| Montrose Manor | 630 | $68,571 | $220,200 | — |
| Sinking Spring | 4,281 | $82,500 | $283,200 | $1,342 |
| Wyomissing | 11,172 | $93,203 | $339,900 | $1,781 |
| Shillington | 5,492 | $79,922 | $203,500 | $1,387 |
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What is the median household income in West Wyomissing, PA?
The median household income in West Wyomissing is $82,192, 5% 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 Wyomissing?
The median home value in West Wyomissing is $208,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Wyomissing?
The median gross rent in West Wyomissing is $1,414 per month, about 43.8% of household income.
Is West Wyomissing, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
What is the median age in West Wyomissing?
The median age in West Wyomissing is 42 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Wyomissing?
The average commute to work in West Wyomissing is 21 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Wyomissing?
The unemployment rate in West Wyomissing is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Wyomissing?
31.1% of adults in West Wyomissing 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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