West Decatur, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
624 Population 446/sq mi density
$38,173 Median Income $19,834 per capita
$90,600 Home Value $154,751 Zillow
$1,053 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$38,173 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

West Decatur, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,173
49% below
$19,834 per capita
Home Value
$90,600
68% below
Zillow: $154,751
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
9% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
37.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°F

How West Decatur Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
32%
Rent
91%
Poverty
300%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Decatur a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Decatur residents earn a median household income of $38,173 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,834. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Decatur is $90,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,751. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 51.0% 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 1950.

Education

3.1% of adults in West Decatur hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Decatur has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population624
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density446/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$38,173
Per Capita$19,834
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty37.2%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,600
Rent$1,053
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$154,751
Housing Units237
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,539 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in West Decatur was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is State College Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.