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West View, PA


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West View, Pennsylvania

West View, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny county, is 6 miles N of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. West View contains a population of approximately 7,277.

The People and Families of West View

In West View, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in West View, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West View had a median family income of $48,442. Interestingly, lots of people in West View have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

West View Housing

West View has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.

Commuting

In West View, 87% of commuters drive to work. In West View, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West View Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%West View Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%West View Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of West View, PA

Comparing West View 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
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Senior Citizens74
Age of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Male Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
Housing Recently Built16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime63

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