At a Glance
Median Income
$81,477
$44,618 per capita
Home Value
$159,000
Zillow: $172,005
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
568/100K
826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Homestead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Homestead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Homestead a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Homestead residents earn a median household income of $81,477 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,618. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Homestead is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,005. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 31.8% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
West Homestead reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 826/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in West Homestead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Homestead has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,870
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,033/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,477
Per Capita$44,618
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,000
Rent$1,041
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$172,005
Housing Units921
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent568/100K
Property826/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault465/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation961 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries72
Did You Know?
West Homestead was founded in 1900.
The median home in West Homestead was built in 1956.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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