At a Glance
Median Income
$76,042
$40,352 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
Zillow: $175,619
Median Rent
$675/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
164/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Leechburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Leechburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Leechburg 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 Leechburg residents earn a median household income of $76,042 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,352. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 Leechburg is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,619. Median rent is $675/month, with 32.9% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
West Leechburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 164/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in West Leechburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Leechburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,257
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,270/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,042
Per Capita$40,352
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$675
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$175,619
Housing Units590
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property164/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation973 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
West Leechburg was founded in 1928.
The median home in West Leechburg was built in 1961.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% 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.