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West Pittsburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

West Pittsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 949. Residents earn $41,841 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
949 Population 949/sq mi density
$41,841 Median Income $30,100 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $107,871 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$41,841 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,300 home value, $769/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,841
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,300
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.4%
72% lower than US avg
Median Rent $769
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population949
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,841
Per Capita$30,100
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$769
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$107,871
Housing Units456
Rent Burden19.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation880 ft (268 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.7%
Libraries4

Is West Pittsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Pittsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.5 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 Pittsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Pittsburg is $41,841, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Pittsburg is $101,300, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Pittsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Pittsburg has a population of 949 with a density of 949 people per square mile. The median age is 46.6 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%).

Population

949
Total Population
949
People / sq mi
46.6yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45%
Female 55%

Race & Ethnicity

West Pittsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Pittsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Pittsburg is $41,841, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: West Pittsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,841
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,100
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$63,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,000
County GDP$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare280
Retail253
Manufacturing126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.18%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home11.6%

Walkability

The median home value in West Pittsburg is $101,300, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $769 (34% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $107,871.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,300
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$107,871

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$769
34% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%
Housing Units456
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Rate5.18%
West Pittsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 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) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation880 ft (268 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density949/sq mi
Coordinates40.9309°N, 80.3622°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 9.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin. 78.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.4%
72% below US avg
High School+88.8%
Graduate Degree+1.7%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density949/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.7%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities280
Restaurants164
Retail Stores253

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.8%
Work from Home11.6%

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