At a Glance
Median Income
$72,647
$47,749 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
Zillow: $179,512
Median Rent
$1,347/mo
44.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
14.7% smoking rate
How West End Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West End's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West End a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West End residents earn a median household income of $72,647 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,749. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West End is $145,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $1,347/month, with 44.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
38.0% of adults in West End hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West End has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,744
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density478/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,647
Per Capita$47,749
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$1,347
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units897
Rent Burden44.0%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation1,760 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in West End was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.