At a Glance
Median Income
$45,865
$31,043 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
Zillow: $167,302
Median Rent
$945/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
400/100K
4,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West Sunbury Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Sunbury's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Sunbury a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Sunbury residents earn a median household income of $45,865 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,043. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Sunbury is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,302. Median rent is $945/month, with 28.5% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
West Sunbury reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,210/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in West Sunbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Sunbury has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population204
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density1,855/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,865
Per Capita$31,043
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,149M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$945
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$167,302
Housing Units94
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent400/100K
Property4,210/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,390 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
West Sunbury was founded in 1828.
The median home in West Sunbury was built in 1938.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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