Pennsylvania
West Middlesex is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,063. Residents earn $82,500 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, West Middlesex receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. West Middlesex stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in West Middlesex is $82,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in West Middlesex is $156,100, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Middlesex experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,500 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,259 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,842 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,857 |
| County GDP | $5,515M |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Healthcare | 407 |
| Retail | 423 |
| Manufacturing | 186 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,174 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.67% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $156,100 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $184,743 |
| Census Median Rent | $792 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,174 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.67% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,603/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 862 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1742°N, 80.4555°W |
| County FIPS | 42085 |
Winner: Republican by 30.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.3% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 407 |
| Restaurants | 251 |
| Retail Stores | 423 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |