West Wyoming, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,653 Population 739/sq mi density
$63,304 Median Income $40,665 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $229,837 Zillow
$1,002 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$63,304 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $1,002/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

West Wyoming, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,304
16% below
$40,665 per capita
Home Value
$156,400
45% below
Zillow: $229,837
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
14% below
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How West Wyoming Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
55%
Rent
86%
Poverty
106%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Wyoming a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Wyoming residents earn a median household income of $63,304 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,665. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,474 business establishments, including 769 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Wyoming is $156,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,837. Median rent is $1,002/month, with 29.3% 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 1957.

Education

24.9% of adults in West Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Wyoming has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,653
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density739/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,304
Per Capita$40,665
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$20,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,400
Rent$1,002
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$229,837
Housing Units1,201
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation958 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in West Wyoming was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 769 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.