Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West Leechburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,257. Residents earn $76,042 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Leechburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. West Leechburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Leechburg is $76,042, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in West Leechburg is $165,300, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West Leechburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,022 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Leechburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,042 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,352 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,996 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,450 |
| County GDP | $2,798M |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 59 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |
| Census Median | $165,300 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $175,619 |
| Median List Price | $257,000 |
| Median List Price | $257,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,942 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,779/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,022.0/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 157.2/100K |
| Theft | 864.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 973 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6335°N, 79.6190°W |
| County FIPS | 42005 |
Winner: Republican by 53.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.4% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,270/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 116 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 20.2% |