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West Fairview

Pennsylvania · 1,208 residents · 0.322 sq mi
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West Fairview has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $162,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,208
−1%since 2023
from 1,221 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,752 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 3,792 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−11%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024West Fairview
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,583
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $76,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,294
−3%since 2023
from $36,256 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
+11%since 2023
from 0.329 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $159,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,127
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,108 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,082)
Black1.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(48)
Asian1.6%(19)
Other4.3%(53)
Diversity Score26.4%(322)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(1,071)
Black1.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(42)
Asian2.6%(31)
Other3.7%(45)
Diversity Score26.3%(318)
Diversity Score
26
Unchangedsince 2023
from 26 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
−8%since 2023
from 35.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 72.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
Female
52.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

West Fairview, Pennsylvania has about 1,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Fairview, Pennsylvania earns about $76,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Fairview, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Fairview, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $162,300, and the typical rent is about $1,127 a month.

How educated are people in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Fairview, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 5.5% of people in West Fairview, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Fairview, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Fairview, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 195 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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