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West Homestead, PA


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West Homestead, Pennsylvania

West Homestead, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 5 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,197 people in West Homestead.

The People and Families of West Homestead

In West Homestead, about 52% of adults are married.

West Homestead has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Homestead had a median family income of $44,338.

West Homestead Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in West Homestead is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In West Homestead, 84% of commuters drive to work. West Homestead is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in the town is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

West Homestead strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWest Homestead Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%West Homestead Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of West Homestead, PA

Comparing West Homestead to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity78
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Property Taxes22
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