Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
25%
West Mifflin
West Mifflin, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$876
Population
19,582
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Home to one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved amusement parks is an all-around haven for families
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Suburban
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Located 30 minutes south of Pittsburgh, West Mifflin is the ultimate family-friendly suburb. This small borough is best known as the home of Kennywood Park, a classic amusement park featuring waterslides, a carousel, and roller coasters. Residents believe in the value of creating a strong sense of community and spend their leisure time planning and attending community events such as Family Fun Day at the Park. Resident here encourage giving back to the community through public initiatives like the Little Library, a free book exchange hosted by residents and local businesses. There are 10 Little Library locations across West Miffilin!
Residents in this wooded suburb enjoy convenience at every turn. West Mifflin is home to two large commercial hubs providing residents with a variety of amenities. Century III Mall offers major department stores and chain restaurants, while Century Square Shopping Center feature craft stores, discount stores, a movie theater, and more. For even more variety, the Waterfront offers dozens of retail, dining, and nightlife options along Monongahela River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,518
Average: $76,666
Education
3,859
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,921
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Mifflin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Mifflin, PA is $669 for a studio, $876 for one bedroom, and $853 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Mifflin has decreased by -5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$876/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$1,445/month
966 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,246/month
891 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Mifflin, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
203 Students
West Mifflin Area Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
803 Students
Public
Grades PK-3
343 Students
Public
Grades K-5
175 Students
West Mifflin Area Middle School
Public
Grades K-8
803 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
936 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
- Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
- Frick Park
- Frick Environmental Center
- Schenley Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Pittsburgh International
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.