CensusEasy
CITY

West View

Pennsylvania · 6,355 residents (2025 est.) · 1.01 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Pittsburgh metro area
Compare
The short version

West View has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,063. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $227,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,533
−10%since 2000
from 7,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,468 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 6,651 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,355 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024West View
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(314)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(340)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(289)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(284)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247%(457)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.6%(1,149)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.1%(1,051)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(904)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(818)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(646)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.4%(222)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(59)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,063
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,264 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,677
+98%since 2000
from $21,025 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−9%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,100
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,080
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in West View on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(7,085)
Black0.9%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(39)
Asian0.5%(38)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(5,493)
Black3.4%(223)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(347)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other6.8%(441)
Diversity Score
36
+233%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Honduran2.1%(135)
Puerto Rican1.5%(101)
Dominican1.5%(95)
Mexican0.2%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(29)
Ancestry
German42.3%(2,764)
Irish24.4%(1,595)
Italian13.2%(864)
Polish8.1%(527)
English7.2%(473)
Croatian2.3%(150)
American1.9%(125)
Slovak1.4%(89)
Greek1.2%(81)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(76)
Scottish1%(67)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1%(63)
British0.9%(58)
Swedish0.8%(49)
Dutch0.7%(43)
Swiss0.6%(39)
Welsh0.6%(37)
Slovene0.5%(35)
Danish0.3%(18)
French0.3%(18)
Russian0.3%(17)
Austrian0.2%(14)
West Indian0.2%(10)
Jamaican0.2%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
7.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married44.5%(1,221)
Married47.2%(1,293)
Widowed2.1%(57)
Divorced6.2%(171)
Women 15+
Never married38.4%(1,095)
Married41.7%(1,189)
Widowed8%(228)
Divorced11.8%(336)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to West View

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Pop 6,280
Crawfordville
Pop 5,732
Flagler Beach
Pop 5,595
Islamorada
Pop 6,955
Places similar to West View
Head to head

Compare West View to nearby cities

WEST VIEW VS
Glenshaw
Income$92,864+10%
Home value$249,500+10%
Population9,139+44%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST VIEW VS
Allison Park
Income$113,822+35%
Home value$346,900+53%
Population22,045+247%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST VIEW VS
Franklin Park
Income$176,875+110%
Home value$485,600+114%
Population14,978+136%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST VIEW VS
Pittsburgh
Income$65,742−22%
Home value$205,800−9%
Population307,632+4741%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in West View, Pennsylvania?

West View, Pennsylvania has about 6,533 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West View, Pennsylvania earns about $84,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West View, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West View, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,100, and the typical rent is about $1,080 a month.

How educated are people in West View, Pennsylvania?

About 44.3% of adults age 25 and over in West View, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West View, Pennsylvania?

About 8.8% of people in West View, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West View, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West View, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,201 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare West View with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →