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West Wyoming, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Luzerne County County
West Wyoming, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is West Wyoming a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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.
Safety & Crime
West Wyoming reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,256/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.