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West Liberty, PA

Pennsylvania

West Liberty is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 294. Residents earn $54,583 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
294 Population 77/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $32,797 per capita
$269,000 Home Value
$864 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$269,000 home value, $864/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,583
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $269,000
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.4%
39% lower than US avg
Median Rent $864
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.9%
64% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.6%
2% higher than US avg

How West Liberty Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population294
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$32,797
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute28 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$269,000
Rent$864
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units125
Rent Burden29.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,277 ft (389 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.3%
Libraries5

Is West Liberty a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Liberty receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. West Liberty offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Liberty is $54,583, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Liberty is $269,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Liberty experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Liberty has a population of 294 with a density of 77 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.3%).

Population

294
Total Population
77
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

West Liberty vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Liberty vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Liberty is $54,583, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: West Liberty vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,583
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,797
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
2% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in West Liberty is $269,000, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $864 (26% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$269,000
5% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$864
26% below US avg
Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.0%
Housing Units125
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate1.55%
West Liberty has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.2 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,277 ft (389 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates41.0093°N, 80.0666°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 76.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.4%
39% below US avg
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+9.0%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density77/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.4%

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