At a Glance
Median Income
$70,335
$36,493 per capita
Home Value
$131,400
Zillow: $156,065
Median Rent
$748/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,130/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Mifflin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Mifflin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Mifflin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Mifflin residents earn a median household income of $70,335 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,493. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Mifflin is $131,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,065. Median rent is $748/month, with 26.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
West Mifflin reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,130/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in West Mifflin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Mifflin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population19,338
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,360/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,335
Per Capita$36,493
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,400
Rent$748
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$156,065
Housing Units9,034
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,130/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault64/100K
Burglary227/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,193 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries72
Did You Know?
West Mifflin was founded in 1944.
The median home in West Mifflin was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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