Westover, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
353 Population 131/sq mi density
$45,833 Median Income $24,197 per capita
$73,400 Home Value $118,966 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,400 home value, $1,111/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Westover, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,833
39% below
$24,197 per capita
Home Value
$73,400
74% below
Zillow: $118,966
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
21.4%
494% above
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Westover Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
26%
Rent
96%
Poverty
208%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
594%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westover 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

Westover residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,197. The unemployment rate stands at 21.4% (494% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westover is $73,400 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,966. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 43.3% 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 1949.

Education

9.9% of adults in Westover hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westover has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population353
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$24,197
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,400
Rent$1,111
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$118,966
Housing Units155
Rent Burden43.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,419 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute47 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Westover was founded in 1840.
The median home in Westover was built in 1949.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dubois Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.