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West Fairview, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County
West Fairview, PA
At a Glance
How West Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Fairview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Fairview a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Fairview residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,256. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Fairview is $159,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,076. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 19.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
West Fairview reports 1,114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 193% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,722/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in West Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Fairview has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.