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West Elizabeth, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

West Elizabeth is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 400. Residents earn $62,778 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
400 Population 2,222/sq mi density
$62,778 Median Income $28,732 per capita
$76,600 Home Value
$806 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,778 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $806/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,778
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,600
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $806
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.0%
68% lower than US avg

How West Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population400
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,222/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,778
Per Capita$28,732
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,600
Rent$806
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units203
Rent Burden23.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation776 ft (237 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute29 min
Broadband80.5%
Libraries72

Is West Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Elizabeth receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. West Elizabeth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Elizabeth is $62,778, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Elizabeth is $76,600, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $806 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Elizabeth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Elizabeth has a population of 400 with a density of 2,222 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 7.3% Black.

Population

400
Total Population
2,222
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

West Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.5%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.5%
74% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Elizabeth is $62,778, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: West Elizabeth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,778
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,732
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.0%
68% below US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate11.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.4 min
Drive Alone73.4%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in West Elizabeth is $76,600, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $806 (31% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,600
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$806
31% below US avg
Rent Burden23.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%
Housing Units203
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate11.55%
West Elizabeth 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 is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation776 ft (237 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,222/sq mi
Coordinates40.2706°N, 79.8962°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin. 80.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+93.1%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,222/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.5%
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.4 min
Drive Alone73.4%
Public Transit4.0%
Work from Home7.0%

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