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Life in West Mifflin
If you're considering a move to the Pittsburgh area on a realistic budget, West Mifflin delivers solid affordability without the urban squeeze—median home values around $151,600 and median household income of $76,563 put it in comfortable reach for working families, though the population has declined slightly over recent years, which tells you something about regional economic headwinds. The job market here is legitimately diversified: Kennywood amusement park anchors seasonal and year-round employment, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory brings advanced technical work, US Steel's Mon Valley Works offers industrial jobs, and Bombardier manufactures monorails—plus you've got Community College of Allegheny County's South Campus right here for accessible education and training. The borough is decidedly residential and family-oriented, with a median age of 44.8 years and about a quarter of households raising kids, so you'll find a mature, settled community rather than a transient one.
West Mifflin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
-4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from Turkey
Who lives in West Mifflin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In West Mifflin, the largest foreign-born group is from Turkey (36.8%), and 3.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.7%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% below PA average
Rent, home values, and income in West Mifflin
In West Mifflin, rent runs 35% below the PA average, and home values are 40% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,905
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $159,529 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in West Mifflin and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in West Mifflin is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What West Mifflin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Pittsburgh, PA metro area
Commute26.1 min avg
How West Mifflin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In West Mifflin, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Medium hub4.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in West Mifflin is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
330.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,070.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
West Mifflin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Allegheny County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Allegheny County, which includes West Mifflin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Flash Flood | $714,300 |
| 2024 | 44 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.3M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $382,000 |
| 2022 | 31 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2021 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $743,000 |
| 2019 | 44 | Flash Flood | $498,500 |
| 2018 | 37 | Flash Flood | $12.1M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Allegheny County, county-wide
West Mifflin is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allegheny County, which includes West Mifflin, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
168
per year
Moderate Days
193
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Allegheny County, county-wide
West Mifflin is about 2% of Allegheny County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
West Mifflin has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
25.0"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
161
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 49°F | 31°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.40" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.08" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.58" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 63°F | 45°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 41°F | 28°F | 3.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in West Mifflin
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside West Mifflin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Jefferson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Jefferson Hills
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Mc Keesport
Magee Womens Hospital of Upmc Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Pittsburgh
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in West Mifflin
West Mifflin's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near West Mifflin (within 15 miles)
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
6.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 20,370 students · in-state tuition $22,736 · 83% graduate · median earnings $73,113 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Allegheny County
8.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,544 students · in-state tuition $4,962 · 27% graduate · median earnings $43,286 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,304 students · in-state tuition $68,776 · 92% graduate · median earnings $125,257 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,350 students · in-state tuition $51,068 · 78% graduate · median earnings $81,698 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,331 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,251 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,348 students · in-state tuition $37,132 · 57% graduate · median earnings $56,397 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 40 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for West Mifflin
West Mifflin has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Friendship Hill National Historic Site (40 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayFort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield
41 mi awayFlight 93 National Memorial
National Memorial
57 mi awayJohnstown Flood National Memorial
National Memorial
60 mi awayAllegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayCities Near West Mifflin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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West Mifflin FAQ
Is West Mifflin, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
West Mifflin's median rent is $780/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $76,563/year. Median home value is $151,600.
Is West Mifflin, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
West Mifflin's violent crime rate was 331 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2071 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?⌄
West Mifflin has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in West Mifflin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $780/month and median household income is $76,563/year. The median home value is $151,600. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in West Mifflin is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from