West Pittsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lawrence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
949 Population 949/sq mi density
$41,841 Median Income $30,100 per capita
$101,300 Home Value $120,002 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,841 median income, 5.8% 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

West Pittsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,841
44% below
$30,100 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
64% below
Zillow: $120,002
Median Rent
$769/mo
34% below
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How West Pittsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Pittsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
56%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Pittsburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Pittsburg residents earn a median household income of $41,841 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,100. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Pittsburg is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,002. Median rent is $769/month, with 19.5% 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 1959.

Education

9.4% of adults in West Pittsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Pittsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population949
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density949/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,841
Per Capita$30,100
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$769
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$120,002
Housing Units456
Rent Burden19.5%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation880 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in West Pittsburg was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.