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West Middlesex, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County
West Middlesex, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Middlesex a Good Place to Live?
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 4.2% (17% 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 $184,743. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Middlesex reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,695/100K.
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.