West Pittsburg is a small town of 844 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $41,429
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Pittsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether West Pittsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Pittsburg 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: 91.4
West Pittsburg's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Pittsburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Pittsburg, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Pittsburg's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents
— 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
29.2 /100k
Property Crime
371.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
West Pittsburg, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Pittsburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,100 and median rent is $850/month.
West Pittsburg's violent crime rate is 29.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 371.9 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 Pittsburg, PA has a population of 844, a median household income of $41,429, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
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 Pittsburg 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).
West Pittsburg, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16160.
The population of West Pittsburg, Pennsylvania is 844 with a median age of 47.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Pittsburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $92,100, median household income $41,429, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Pittsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
