West Wyomissing is a small town of 3,267 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $70,500
and a 1.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
West Wyomissing stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Wyomissing is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Wyomissing 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: 97.4
West Wyomissing's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Wyomissing costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Wyomissing, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$170,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,221
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Wyomissing's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.6 /100k
Property Crime
473.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Wyomissing is served primarily by Wilson SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Wyomissing, PA
National Avg
School District
Wilson SD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Wyomissing sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.2 inches of snow per year.
West Wyomissing's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Wyomissing roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $170,200 and median rent is $1,221/month.
West Wyomissing's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 473.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Wyomissing are operated by Wilson SD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Wyomissing, PA has a population of 3,267, a median household income of $70,500, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
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 Wyomissing averages 38.6°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches
with about 27.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Wyomissing, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19609.
The population of West Wyomissing, Pennsylvania is 3,267 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Wyomissing: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $170,200, median household income $70,500, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Wyomissing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.