State rank#11 of 67
Smallest county352,500 residentsPhiladelphia County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 42129
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population352,500
Household income$74,109
Unemployment3.7%
Life expectancy76.6 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Westmoreland County has 352,500 residents and ranks #11 by population among Pennsylvania county equivalents. Median household income is $74,109. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Pennsylvania
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Westmoreland County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Westmoreland County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is poor or fair health.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $203,500 median home value and $879/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,109, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Westmoreland County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, uninsured, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 32.8% and life expectancy is 76.6 years.
Potential advantages
- Poor or fair health: 14.3%, rank #4 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Uninsured: 4.7%, rank #5 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.8%, rank #15 of 67 available Pennsylvania counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median home value: $203,500, rank #35 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $879/mo, rank #31 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 76.6 years, rank #27 of 67; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Pennsylvania
Rank and range use only counties in Pennsylvania with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$74,109
$74,109; above the state county median of $66,318.
State rank #24 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$203,500
$203,500; above the state county median of $202,200.
State rank #35 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$879/mo
$879/mo; below the state county median of $901/mo.
State rank #31 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.7%
3.7%; below the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #23 of 67 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.8%
32.8%; above the state county median of 23.9%.
State rank #15 of 67 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.6 years
76.6 years; above the state county median of 76.2 years.
State rank #27 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.3%
14.3%; below the state county median of 18.1%.
State rank #4 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.7%
4.7%; below the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #5 of 67 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,385 residents
1 per 1,385 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,736 residents.
State rank #21 of 65 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 447 residents
1 per 447 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 597 residents.
State rank #24 of 67 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Westmoreland County FAQ
Is Westmoreland County a good place to live?
Westmoreland County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing poor or fair health, uninsured, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 32.8% and life expectancy is 76.6 years.
What should I know before moving to Westmoreland County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $203,500 median home value and $879/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,109, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County has 352,500 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Westmoreland County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 42129; the parent state FIPS is 42.
What is the median household income in Westmoreland County?
The ACS median household income is $74,109.
How much does housing cost in Westmoreland County?
Housing benchmarks are $203,500 median home value and $879/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,109, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmoreland County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.7%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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