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West Pittsburg, PA
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West Pittsburg, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Pittsburg a Good Place to Live?
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $107,871. 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.
Safety & Crime
West Pittsburg reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 572/100K.
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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.