At a Glance
Median Income
$68,309
$35,748 per capita
Home Value
$183,100
Zillow: $251,347
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
4,235/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Lawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Lawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Lawn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Lawn residents earn a median household income of $68,309 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,748. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Lawn is $183,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,347. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 30.4% 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 1940.
Safety & Crime
West Lawn reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,235/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in West Lawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Lawn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°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.
Data Overview
People
Population1,213
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density5,776/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,309
Per Capita$35,748
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,100
Rent$1,200
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$251,347
Housing Units668
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property4,235/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in West Lawn was built in 1940.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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