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West Nanticoke is a small town of 528 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $61,250
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Nanticoke stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Nanticoke is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Nanticoke 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: 93.0
West Nanticoke's overall cost of living index is 93.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Nanticoke costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Nanticoke, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$97,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Nanticoke's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents
— 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
135.5 /100k
Property Crime
516.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Nanticoke, 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
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Nanticoke sees average highs of 31.4°F in January
and 78.6°F in July,
with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.6 inches of snow per year.
West Nanticoke's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Nanticoke roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $97,600 and median rent is $738/month.
West Nanticoke's violent crime rate is 135.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 516.4 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 Nanticoke, PA has a population of 528, a median household income of $61,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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 Nanticoke averages 31.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches
with about 35.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of West Nanticoke, Pennsylvania is 528 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Nanticoke: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $97,600, median household income $61,250, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Nanticoke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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