Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West Newton is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,630. Residents earn $47,250 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, West Newton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. West Newton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West Newton is $47,250, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in West Newton is $130,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in West Newton is below the national average at 272 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,939 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West Newton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 21.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,250 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,370 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.69% |
| Commute Time | 31.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |
| Census Median | $130,300 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $159,481 |
| Census Median Rent | $639 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.69% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 271.5/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 38.8/100K |
| Assault | 232.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,939.5/100K |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 543.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,396.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2072°N, 79.7712°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.0% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.4% |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 31.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.8% |