West Hills, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,522 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,851 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$658 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Armstrong County
1
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Armstrong County
1
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 26
Feb 3 8 28
Mar 3 6 36
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 6 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 41, PA State House District 60, PA
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Schools

West Hills Primary Sch
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
West Hills Intermediate Sch
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Administrator
2 miles, S • 5 star
Armstrong JSHS
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Butler Beauty Academy
18 miles, NW • 1 star
Butler County Community College
19 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Acmh Hospital
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Butler Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Allegheny Valley Hospital
19 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
40 miles, S • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
44 miles, W • 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
99 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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