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West Elizabeth, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County
West Elizabeth, PA
At a Glance
How West Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Elizabeth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Elizabeth residents earn a median household income of $62,778 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,732. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Elizabeth is $76,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,765. Median rent is $806/month, with 23.4% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
West Elizabeth reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 750/100K.
Education
12.3% of adults in West Elizabeth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.