Living in West, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West · Census data 2020–2024
West has 485 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $79,531 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $173,200, the median rent is $850/month.
West is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West at a glance
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 50.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $79,531State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $173,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West the median home value is $173,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 14.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,433 a month in housing costs.
West median household income
The median household income in West is $79,531 and the income per person is $35,404. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 269
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.37
West demographics
- Population
- 485
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 29.1%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West ›
Education in West
28.9% of adults 25 and older in West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West | 485 | $79,531 | $173,200 | $850 |
| Logan | 730 | $71,719 | $201,100 | $612 |
| Barree | 509 | $84,148 | $232,800 | $679 |
| Petersburg | 404 | $66,250 | $126,700 | $850 |
| Franklin | 431 | $95,714 | $350,000 | $1,313 |
| Oneida | 1,136 | $87,500 | $237,300 | $850 |
| Alexandria | 430 | $71,875 | $155,000 | $855 |
| Ramblewood | 1,092 | $115,568 | $269,500 | $2,037 |
| Miller | 459 | $68,438 | $201,600 | $538 |
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What is the median household income in West, PA?
The median household income in West is $79,531, about the same as 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?
The median home value in West is $173,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West?
The median gross rent in West is $850 per month, about 14.4% of household income.
Is West, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in West?
The median age in West is 50.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West?
The average commute to work in West is 31 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West?
The unemployment rate in West is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West?
28.9% of adults in West 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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