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West Falls, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

West Falls is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 352. Residents earn $60,750 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
352 Population 326/sq mi density
$60,750 Median Income $39,458 per capita
$156,300 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $725/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,750
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $156,300
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.1%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How West Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population352
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density326/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,750
Per Capita$39,458
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units219
Rent Burden31.4%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband72.6%
Libraries10

Is West Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Falls receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. West Falls stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Falls is $60,750, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Falls is $156,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Falls has a population of 352 with a density of 326 people per square mile. The median age is 56.7 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

352
Total Population
326
People / sq mi
56.7yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

West Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Falls is $60,750, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: West Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,750
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,458
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

Walkability

The median home value in West Falls is $156,300, 45% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$156,300
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden31.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.9%
Housing Units219
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate4.19%
West Falls has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density326/sq mi
Coordinates41.4517°N, 75.8640°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin. 72.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.1%
8% below US avg
High School+91.2%
Graduate Degree+6.7%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density326/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.6%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone73.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.3%

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