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West Waynesburg, PA

Pennsylvania

West Waynesburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 431. Residents earn $40,869 per year, which is 46% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
431 Population 2,052/sq mi density
$40,869 Median Income $23,353 per capita
$578 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$40,869 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$578/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $40,869
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $578
50% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
42% lower than US avg

How West Waynesburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population431
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density2,052/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 57%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,869
Per Capita$23,353
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$4,624M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$578
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units325
Rent Burden17.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation981 ft (299 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.5%
Libraries2

Is West Waynesburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Waynesburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. West Waynesburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Waynesburg is $40,869, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $578 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Waynesburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Waynesburg has a population of 431 with a density of 2,052 people per square mile. The median age is 29.8 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (56.6%), with 3% Hispanic.

Population

431
Total Population
2,052
People / sq mi
29.8yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75.2%
Female 24.8%

Race & Ethnicity

West Waynesburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

West Waynesburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Waynesburg is $40,869, which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: West Waynesburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$40,869
46% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,353
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
IRS Avg AGI$82,294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
42% below US avg
Establishments (County)800
County GDP$4,624M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare117
Retail107
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone60.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $578 (50% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$578
50% below US avg
Rent Burden17.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied39.3%
Housing Units325
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,129
47% above US avg
West Waynesburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall30.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density2,052/sq mi
Coordinates39.9001°N, 80.2006°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.8-point margin. 98.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.5%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+81.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density2,052/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.5%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities117
Restaurants62
Retail Stores107

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone60.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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