Living in Westtown, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westtown · Census data 2020–2024
Westtown has 11,254 residents with a median age of 46. The median household income is $138,664 (78% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $616,200, the median rent is $2,389/month.
Westtown at a glance
- Population
- 11,254
- Median age
- 46State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $138,664State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $616,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $2,389/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Westtown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 78% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 142% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westtown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westtown the median home value is $616,200, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,389 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,901 a month in housing costs.
Westtown median household income
The median household income in Westtown is $138,664 and the income per person is $64,826. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Westtown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,339
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.59
Westtown demographics
- Population
- 11,254
- Median age
- 46
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 4,287
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westtown ›
Education in Westtown
67.1% of adults 25 and older in Westtown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westtown
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Westtown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westtown | 11,254 | $138,664 | $616,200 | $2,389 |
| Thornbury | 3,179 | $172,070 | $669,500 | $2,287 |
| Thornbury | 6,927 | $191,543 | $770,000 | $2,358 |
| Dilworthtown | 1,090 | $176,667 | $569,800 | — |
| West Chester | 20,666 | $78,385 | $490,700 | $1,731 |
| West Goshen | 23,553 | $132,242 | $575,300 | $1,908 |
| Birmingham | 4,098 | $215,000 | $757,900 | — |
| East Goshen | 18,441 | $106,866 | $528,600 | $1,785 |
| Edgmont | 4,476 | $136,964 | $614,200 | $2,756 |
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What is the median household income in Westtown, PA?
The median household income in Westtown is $138,664, 78% 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 Westtown?
The median home value in Westtown is $616,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Westtown?
The median gross rent in Westtown is $2,389 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Westtown, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 78% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 142% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westtown?
The median age in Westtown is 46 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Westtown?
The average commute to work in Westtown is 26 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westtown?
The unemployment rate in Westtown is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westtown?
67.1% of adults in Westtown 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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