West Elizabeth is a small town of 456 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $57,273
and a 9.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Elizabeth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Elizabeth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Elizabeth 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: 94.4
West Elizabeth's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Elizabeth costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Elizabeth, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$744
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,273
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
969.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Elizabeth, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Elizabeth sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.4 inches of snow per year.
West Elizabeth's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Elizabeth roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,300 and median rent is $744/month.
West Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
West Elizabeth, PA has a population of 456, a median household income of $57,273, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Elizabeth averages 38.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 21.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Elizabeth, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15088.
The population of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania is 456 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Elizabeth: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $74,300, median household income $57,273, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Elizabeth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
