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West Hills

Pennsylvania · 1,584 residents · 3.259 sq mi
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West Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,754. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $226,400. With a median age of 62.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,584
+29%since 2000
from 1,229 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
486 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.6
+39%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,754
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,398 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,578
+151%since 2000
from $18,132 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+28%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−17%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(70)
Diversity Score10.6%(167)
Diversity Score
11
+1622%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
+17.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hills, Pennsylvania?

West Hills, Pennsylvania has about 1,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $97,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Hills, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Hills, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $226,400.

How educated are people in West Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Hills, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 10.2% of people in West Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hills, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 266 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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