West Fairview, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,221 Population 3,816/sq mi density
$76,250 Median Income $36,256 per capita
$159,200 Home Value $295,076 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,200 home value, $1,108/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

West Fairview, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,250
1% above
$36,256 per capita
Home Value
$159,200
44% below
Zillow: $295,076
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
101%
Home Value
56%
Rent
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Fairview a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.4% (33% 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.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,221
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,816/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$36,256
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,200
Rent$1,108
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$295,076
Housing Units665
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation342 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in West Fairview was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.