West Middlesex is a small town of 1,097 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $73,393
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Middlesex stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Middlesex is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Middlesex 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: 86.0
West Middlesex's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Middlesex costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Middlesex, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$771
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Middlesex's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.9 /100k
Property Crime
555.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Middlesex is served primarily by West Middlesex Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Middlesex, PA
National Avg
School District
West Middlesex Area SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Middlesex sees average highs of 36.9°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.5 inches of snow per year.
West Middlesex's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Middlesex roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,400 and median rent is $771/month.
West Middlesex's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 555.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Middlesex are operated by West Middlesex Area SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Middlesex, PA has a population of 1,097, a median household income of $73,393, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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 Middlesex averages 36.9°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 27.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of West Middlesex, Pennsylvania is 1,097 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Middlesex: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $152,400, median household income $73,393, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Middlesex side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
