Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West Mayfield is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,326. Residents earn $51,688 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Mayfield receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. West Mayfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Mayfield is $51,688, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in West Mayfield is $141,600, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Mayfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,688 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,702 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.95% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $141,600 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $941 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.95% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.3 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,101 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7802°N, 80.3387°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.9% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,658/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |