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West Middletown, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

West Middletown is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 64. Residents earn $74,375 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
64 Population 156/sq mi density
$74,375 Median Income $40,253 per capita
$108,800 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,375
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $108,800
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.2%
46% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

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

People

Population64
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,375
Per Capita$40,253
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,317M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45
Rent Burden22.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,269 ft (387 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute38 min
Broadband23.0%
Libraries2

Is West Middletown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Middletown receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. West Middletown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Middletown is $74,375, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Middletown is $108,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Middletown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 31.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Middletown has a population of 64 with a density of 156 people per square mile. The median age is 41.4 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Black.

Population

64
Total Population
156
People / sq mi
41.4yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.5%
Female 37.5%

Race & Ethnicity

West Middletown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Middletown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Middletown is $74,375, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: West Middletown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,375
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,253
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
IRS Avg AGI$64,514

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)618
County GDP$1,317M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare58
Retail56
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,093
40% below US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.0 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in West Middletown is $108,800, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$108,800
61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden22.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,093
40% below US avg
Effective Rate1.92%
West Middletown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall31.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,269 ft (387 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates40.2432°N, 80.4253°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS54009
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.6-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 26.8%

Winner: Republican by 44.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below US avg
High School+97.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density156/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants49
Retail Stores56

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.0 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

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