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West Wilmerding, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
690 Population 1,408/sq mi density
$62,935 Median Income $90,338 per capita
$119,100 Home Value $97,204 Zillow
$878 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 113 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West Wilmerding, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,935
16% below
$90,338 per capita
Home Value
$119,100
58% below
Zillow: $97,204
Median Rent
$878/mo
25% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
75% below
113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How West Wilmerding Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Wilmerding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
42%
Rent
75%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Wilmerding a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Wilmerding residents earn a median household income of $62,935 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $90,338. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Wilmerding is $119,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,204. Median rent is $878/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

West Wilmerding reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 113/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in West Wilmerding hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population690
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,408/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,935
Per Capita$90,338
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,100
Rent$878
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$97,204
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent94/100K
Property113/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

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

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+90.1%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.