Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
West Newton, PA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$508
Population
2,560
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Savor small-town charm in Westmoreland County
Suburban
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Riverside
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Historic
Situated about 25 miles southeast of Pittsburgh on the Youghiogheny River, West Newton is a small town with a colorful past. Established in 1800, West Newton was once a prosperous commercial center in the greater Pittsburgh Industrial Corridor and is now brimming with turn-of-the-century buildings that house tasty eateries, specialty shops, and a wide variety of local businesses.
Located on the Great Allegheny Passage, West Newton offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation. Residents have the opportunity to explore Goehring Park and Ballfield, go for a dip in West Newton Swimming Pool, rent bikes, and go canoeing and fishing on the Youghiogheny River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,419
Average: $56,893
Education
399
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
985
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Newton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Newton, PA is $508 for one bedroom, and $579 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Newton has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$508/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Newton, PA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
159 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cedar Creek County Park
- Round Hill Park & Exhibit Farm
- Sewickley Creek Wetlands
- Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
- White Oak Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Arnold Palmer Regional
- Pittsburgh International
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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.