Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West Fairview is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,221. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Fairview receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. West Fairview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Fairview is $76,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in West Fairview is $159,200, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,250 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,256 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |
| Census Median | $159,200 |
| 44% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.1% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,108 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 52.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 342 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2787°N, 76.9208°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,816/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.8% |