At a Glance
Median Income
$75,944
$34,822 per capita
Home Value
$180,500
Zillow: $251,347
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How West Wyomissing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Wyomissing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Wyomissing a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Wyomissing residents earn a median household income of $75,944 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,822. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,917 business establishments, including 774 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Wyomissing is $180,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,347. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 51.0% 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 1958.
Education
32.7% of adults in West Wyomissing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Wyomissing has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population3,263
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density4,028/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born12.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,944
Per Capita$34,822
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$26,580M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,223
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,500
Rent$1,304
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$251,347
Housing Units1,479
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,368/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation334 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in West Wyomissing was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
12.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 774 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.