West Newton, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
2,630 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$130,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$535 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$516 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westmoreland County
2
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

Westmoreland County
2
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 11 27
Feb 3 8 30
Mar 3 6 38
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 1 52
Nov 4 2 42
Dec 3 6 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, PA State Senate District 39, PA State House District 58, PA
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Schools

West Newton El Sch
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Rostraver El Sch
3 miles, W • 4.1 star
Belle Vernon Area HS
3 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Douglas Education Center
7 miles, W • 1 star
California University of Pennsylvania
12 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Monongahela Valley Hospital
8 miles, W • 3.2 star
Upmc McKeesport Hospital
11 miles, N • 2.3 star
Jefferson Hospital
12 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Excela Health-Frick Hospital
12 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
20 miles, E • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
31 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
100 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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