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West Mifflin is a small city of 19,506 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $64,314
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Mifflin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Mifflin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Mifflin 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 Mifflin's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Mifflin costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Mifflin, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$681
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,314
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
West Mifflin's violent crime rate is 379.6 per 100,000 residents
— 0% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
379.6 /100k
Property Crime
2641.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Mifflin is served primarily by West Mifflin Area SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Mifflin, PA
National Avg
School District
West Mifflin Area SD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Mifflin sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
West Mifflin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Mifflin roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,100 and median rent is $681/month.
West Mifflin's violent crime rate is 379.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2641.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Mifflin are operated by West Mifflin Area SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Mifflin, PA has a population of 19,506, a median household income of $64,314, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
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 Mifflin averages 36.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Mifflin, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 15122, 15123.
The population of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania is 19,506 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Mifflin: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $120,100, median household income $64,314, crime index 110 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Mifflin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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