West Middlesex, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,063 Population 1,251/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $36,259 per capita
$156,100 Home Value $188,271 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 20.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,100 home value, $792/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

West Middlesex, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,500
10% above
$36,259 per capita
Home Value
$156,100
45% below
Zillow: $188,271
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How West Middlesex Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Middlesex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
55%
Rent
68%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Middlesex a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Middlesex residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,259. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Middlesex is $156,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,271. Median rent is $792/month, with 20.2% 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 1946.

Education

20.3% of adults in West Middlesex hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Middlesex has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,063
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$36,259
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,100
Rent$792
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$188,271
Housing Units465
Rent Burden20.2%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation862 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

West Middlesex was founded in 1836.
The median home in West Middlesex was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.