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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.
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.
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 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.
In West View, 87% of commuters drive to work. In West View, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing West View to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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