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West Wilmerding, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

West Wilmerding is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 690. Residents earn $62,935 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
690 Population 1,408/sq mi density
$62,935 Median Income $90,338 per capita
$119,100 Home Value
$878 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,935 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,100 home value, $878/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,935
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $119,100
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.0%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $878
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 22.0%
77% higher than US avg

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

People

Population690
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,408/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,935
Per Capita$90,338
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,100
Rent$878
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden28.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+90.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Libraries72

Is West Wilmerding a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, West Wilmerding receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. West Wilmerding offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in West Wilmerding is $62,935, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in West Wilmerding is $119,100, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

West Wilmerding experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

West Wilmerding has a population of 690 with a density of 1,408 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 14.3% Black.

Population

690
Total Population
1,408
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

West Wilmerding vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

West Wilmerding vs U.S. Average

The median household income in West Wilmerding is $62,935, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: West Wilmerding vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,935
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$90,338
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
IRS Avg AGI$94,625

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above US avg
Establishments (County)36,316
County GDP$132,892M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,345
Healthcare4,791
Retail3,982
Manufacturing940

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in West Wilmerding is $119,100, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $878 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$119,100
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$878
25% below US avg
Rent Burden28.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,851
153% above US avg
Effective Rate7.43%
West Wilmerding has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.6 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.6 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,408/sq mi
Coordinates40.3970°N, 79.8218°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42003
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.3-point margin. 85.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 39.4%
D 59.7%

Winner: Democrat by 20.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.0%
41% below US avg
High School+90.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,408/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.1%
Public Libraries72
Healthcare Facilities4,791
Restaurants3,345
Retail Stores3,982

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone94.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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