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West Hills

Pennsylvania · 1,228 residents · 3.259 sq mi
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West Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,675. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,400. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,228
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,229 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
377 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+8%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Hills
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,675
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,398 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,394
+123%since 2000
from $18,132 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,400
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−25%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,186)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(28)
Diversity Score
2
+272%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+100%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Hills, Pennsylvania?

West Hills, Pennsylvania has about 1,228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Hills, Pennsylvania earns about $80,675 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 $169,400, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in West Hills, Pennsylvania?

About 34.2% 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 16.2% of people in West Hills, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Hills, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Hills, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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