At a Glance
Median Income
$70,954
$40,271 per capita
Home Value
$209,800
Zillow: $186,758
Median Rent
$963/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
1,751/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How West View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West View a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West View residents earn a median household income of $70,954 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,271. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West View is $209,800 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,758. Median rent is $963/month, with 30.6% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
West View reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,751/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in West View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West View has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,582
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density6,517/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,954
Per Capita$40,271
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,800
Rent$963
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$186,758
Housing Units2,978
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property1,751/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault104/100K
Burglary74/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
West View was founded in 1905.
The median home in West View was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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