West Mayfield, PA

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,326 Population 1,658/sq mi density
$51,688 Median Income $31,702 per capita
$141,600 Home Value
$941 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,688 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,600 home value, $941/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,688
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $141,600
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $941
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,326
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,658/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,688
Per Capita$31,702
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,600
Rent$941
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,101 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+88.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Libraries11

Is West Mayfield a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

West Mayfield has a population of 1,326 with a density of 1,658 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

1,326
Total Population
1,658
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

West Mayfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Mayfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Mayfield is $51,688, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: West Mayfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,688
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,702
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in West Mayfield is $141,600, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $941 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$141,600
50% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$941
19% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate3.95%

Health Metrics: West Mayfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Premature Death9,406/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access86.4%
Healthcare Facilities472

Crime Rates: West Mayfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

West Mayfield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,101 ft (336 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,658/sq mi
Coordinates40.7802°N, 80.3387°W
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,658/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Work from Home8.2%

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