What are the schools like in Wescosville, PA?

Wescosville is served primarily by East Penn SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Wescosville?

The median household income in Wescosville, PA is $128,853 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Wescosville, PA?

Wescosville has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.1 inches.

Wescosville, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wescosville, PA affordable or expensive?

Wescosville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wescosville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $400,900 and the median rent is $1,456 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wescosville, PA?

Wescosville has a violent crime rate of 101.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 609.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wescosville, PA a Good Place to Live?

Wescosville is a small town of 6,799 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $128,853 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Wescosville stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Wescosville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wescosville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Wescosville's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wescosville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wescosville, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$400,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,456	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,853	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wescosville's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.3 /100k

Property Crime

609.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wescosville is served primarily by East Penn SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wescosville, PA	National Avg
School District	East Penn SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wescosville sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 33.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wescosville, PA
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	86.4°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	33.1"

Demographics

Metric	Wescosville, PA	National Avg
Population	6,799	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cetronia, PA 2 mi Dorneyville, PA 2 mi Trexlertown, PA 2 mi Ancient Oaks, PA 3 mi Macungie, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Wescosville

Wescosville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18106

Wescosville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wescosville, PA affordable or expensive?

Wescosville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wescosville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $400,900 and median rent is $1,456/month.

What is the crime rate in Wescosville, PA?

Wescosville's violent crime rate is 101.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 609.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wescosville?

Public schools in Wescosville are operated by East Penn SD. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 48.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wescosville, PA a good place to live?

Wescosville, PA has a population of 6,799, a median household income of $128,853, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wescosville?

Wescosville averages 38.4°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 33.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wescosville?

Wescosville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18106.

What is the population of Wescosville?

The population of Wescosville, Pennsylvania is 6,799 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wescosville?

Key numbers for living in Wescosville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $400,900, median household income $128,853, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wescosville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.