Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
West View is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,582. Residents earn $70,954 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, West View receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. West View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in West View is $70,954, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in West View is $209,800, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
West View is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,751 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
West View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,954 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,271 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,131 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,750 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,586 |
| County GDP | $8,033M |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Healthcare | 472 |
| Retail | 475 |
| Manufacturing | 159 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
| Census Median | $209,800 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $237,450 |
| Median List Price | $237,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $229 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $963 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,587 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,406/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Total Violent | 118.7/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 103.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,750.7/100K |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 74.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,632.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 44.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,111 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,517/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5182°N, 80.0333°W |
| County FIPS | 42007 |
Winner: Republican by 20.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.0% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,517/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 472 |
| Restaurants | 311 |
| Retail Stores | 475 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |