West Alexander, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Ohio County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
572 Population 469/sq mi density
$75,208 Median Income $33,122 per capita
$155,800 Home Value $207,244 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $986/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Alexander, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,208
0% below
$33,122 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
45% below
Zillow: $207,244
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
14.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How West Alexander Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Alexander's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
55%
Rent
85%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Alexander a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Alexander residents earn a median household income of $75,208 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,122. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Alexander is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,244. Median rent is $986/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

16.2% of adults in West Alexander hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Alexander has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population572
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,208
Per Capita$33,122
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$986
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$207,244
Housing Units222
Rent Burden14.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,278 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in West Alexander was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.