Living in Westfall, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westfall · Census data 2020–2024
Westfall has 2,982 residents with a median age of 53.2. The median household income is $72,337 (7% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $299,900, the median rent is $1,198/month.
Westfall at a glance
- Population
- 2,982
- Median age
- 53.2State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $72,337State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $299,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,198/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Westfall a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 15%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westfall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westfall the median home value is $299,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,744 a month in housing costs.
Westfall median household income
The median household income in Westfall is $72,337 and the income per person is $45,805. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Westfall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,648
- Owner-occupied
- 70.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.5%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.05
Westfall demographics
- Population
- 2,982
- Median age
- 53.2
- Under 18
- 13.8%
- 65 and older
- 31.9%
- Households
- 1,414
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westfall ›
Education in Westfall
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Westfall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westfall
- Unemployment rate
- 15%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Westfall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfall | 2,982 | $72,337 | $299,900 | $1,198 |
| Sparrow Bush | 1,119 | $56,349 | $240,000 | — |
| Matamoras | 2,539 | $76,500 | $245,700 | $1,266 |
| Port Jervis | 8,652 | $47,917 | $236,700 | $1,260 |
| Milford | 1,198 | $74,844 | $362,600 | $1,481 |
| Shohola | 2,605 | $93,750 | $318,500 | $1,288 |
| Pocono Woodland Lakes | 3,202 | $118,814 | $348,000 | — |
| Montague | 3,833 | $101,250 | $344,500 | $1,260 |
| Dingman | 12,931 | $100,972 | $286,500 | $1,544 |
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What is the median household income in Westfall, PA?
The median household income in Westfall is $72,337, 7% 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 Westfall?
The median home value in Westfall is $299,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Westfall?
The median gross rent in Westfall is $1,198 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Westfall, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Pennsylvania median; home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 15%.
What is the median age in Westfall?
The median age in Westfall is 53.2 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Westfall?
The average commute to work in Westfall is 28 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westfall?
The unemployment rate in Westfall is 15% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westfall?
33.3% of adults in Westfall 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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