At a Glance
Median Income
$93,851
$43,616 per capita
Home Value
$213,800
Zillow: $86,212
Violent Crime
87/100K
1,645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Hills residents earn a median household income of $93,851 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,616. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,450 business establishments, including 116 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Hills is $213,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,212. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
West Hills reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,645/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in West Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Hills has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,522
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,851
Per Capita$43,616
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,800
Rent
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$86,212
Housing Units699
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property1,645/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,096 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in West Hills was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 116 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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