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West Leechburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Armstrong County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,257 Population 1,270/sq mi density
$76,042 Median Income $40,352 per capita
$165,300 Home Value $175,619 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 32.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,042 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

West Leechburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,042
1% above
$40,352 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
41% below
Zillow: $175,619
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
164/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
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)

Income
101%
Home Value
59%
Rent
58%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
0%
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.