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West Milton, PA

Pennsylvania

West Milton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 777. Residents earn $37,288 per year, which is 50% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
777 Population 936/sq mi density
$37,288 Median Income $31,155 per capita
$172,200 Home Value
$637 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$37,288 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$172,200 home value, $637/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,288
50% lower than US avg
Home Value $172,200
39% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.5%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $637
45% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population777
Median Age62.1 yrs
Density936/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,288
Per Capita$31,155
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,785M
Commute18 min

Housing

A
Home Value$172,200
Rent$637
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units372
Rent Burden33.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation491 ft (150 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband44.9%
Libraries1

Is West Milton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Milton receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. West Milton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Milton is $37,288, 50% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Milton is $172,200, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $637 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Milton has a population of 777 with a density of 936 people per square mile. The median age is 62.1 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94%).

Population

777
Total Population
936
People / sq mi
62.1yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.3%
Female 66.7%

Race & Ethnicity

West Milton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.5%
13% above US avg
Spanish11.5%
14% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Milton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Milton is $37,288, which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: West Milton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,288
50% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,155
Avg Weekly Wage$1,616
IRS Avg AGI$85,022

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)490
County GDP$2,785M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare111
Retail53
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,112
46% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.3 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in West Milton is $172,200, 39% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $637 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,200
39% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$637
45% below US avg
Rent Burden33.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.0%
Housing Units372
Median Year Built1952

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,112
46% above US avg
Effective Rate2.97%
West Milton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 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) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall35.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation491 ft (150 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density936/sq mi
Coordinates41.0183°N, 76.8766°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21-point margin. 44.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60%
D 39%

Winner: Republican by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
51% below US avg
High School+78.7%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density936/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.9%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants38
Retail Stores53

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.3 min
Drive Alone75.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home15.3%

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