1912 circa West View Park postcard, 1912
West View’s story
160 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,626 in 1910, 6,685 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1912 and 5 maps from 1906 on.
- 1866West View is settled
West ViewPA
A town of 6,355, settled in 1866.
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
6,355
2025 Census estimate · −4.9% since 2020
Median home value
$227K
Census ACS
Household income
$84K
median
Median age
39.1
years
Jobs based here
1,495
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#42 of 1032 in PA
Why does West View grade so well?
Because it does well by almost any measure. West View earns an A+, ranked 42nd of 1032 in Pennsylvania. Its public schools beat 90% of Pennsylvania towns on state tests and graduation, it is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 76% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a B−, is in cost of living. On hazard risk, just 22 of Pennsylvania’s 1,751 towns do better. West View is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 88% of U.S. towns.
What makes West View stand out
Where West View beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA+
Lower risk than 98% of U.S. communities
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
North Hills SD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| West View El Sch | K–5 | 446 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 88% of U.S. towns
2.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave West View for work
Where West View’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,495jobs based in West View
4%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How West View grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Pennsylvania), ordered by how far West View is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listA+Open →SchoolsAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 15.5 of 20; 7.7% of households have no carAOpen →HealthUPMC Passavant 4.1 miles awayA−Open →SafetyA−Open →Jobs & income$84K median household incomeB+Open →Cost of livingB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0% conserved landC−Open →HistoryB−Open →Civic life3.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 77 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 56 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around West View. Close and well known come first.
Big draw5 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
5 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
5 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
6 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
13 mi Theme parkKennywood
6 mi LandmarkFort PittSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to West View: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West View, and how to reach them.
PowerDuquesne Light23.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWest View Water AuthorityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West View’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereAllegheny County Board of ElectionsAllegheny County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes15229, 1523715229 97% · 15237 3%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in West View.
West View has less tooth loss than most of Pennsylvania and has commutes shorter than most of Pennsylvania.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
The FEMA risk score in West View is lower than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
West View’s FEMA risk score is 2 of 100, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (30 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100). One flood insurance claim has been paid in West View since 2007.
2risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2007
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsA
West View’s grade for schools is an A
Its public schools are run by North Hills SD. Its one school is below.
90%of PA districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| West View El SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 446 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within PA on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
West View’s grade for health is an A−
Its widest gap with Pennsylvania is tooth loss: 9.2% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.5% statewide.
21% of West View adults binge drink, above both the Pennsylvania town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (16%). 30% of adults have high blood pressure in West View. West View beats the Pennsylvania average on 7 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
77%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| West View | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.6% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
7 better18 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | West View | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.2% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 3.7% |
| More binge drinkers | 21.4% | 18.3% |
UPMC Passavant
4.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
76th
percentile among PA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyA−
West View’s grade for safety is an A−
Pennsylvania has less reported crime than most states, so among its own towns West View sits closer to the middle.
76%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| West View | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.5 per 1,000 residents | 5.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1.3 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
West View1.3
Pennsylvania2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
West View5.5
Pennsylvania13.6
U.S.15.5
76th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
55th
percentile among PA towns
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
35
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
West View has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The average commute for its 3,402 working residents takes 19.9 minutes, against 26.3 across Pennsylvania.
Most working residents leave West View for work: only 4% work in town. West View’s average trip to work is 20 minutes. Since 2013, West View has lost 259 jobs, to 1,495 in 2023.
4%work in town
| West View | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 13% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In West View4%
Pittsburgh32%
Ross Township7%
McCandless Township5%
Cranberry Township4%
7 mi
median commute distance
1,495
jobs based in West View
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 88% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
West View has snowy winters and pleasant summers
West View has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 21° and about 44 inches of snow falls in a winter.
44″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring40–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall44–64°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Pennsylvania overall
People 65 and older are 14% of residents (20% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 42% of residents (38% statewide). 44% of West View adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. West View has lost 4.9% of its people since 2020, down to 6,355 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
39.1median age · PA 40.9
| West View | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 44% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 21% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 18% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
West ViewPennsylvaniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school23%
Some college16%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.7 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| West View | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.6% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.1% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.5% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.9% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.3% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.8% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.8% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 32.4% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.9% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC−
Less of West View is conserved land than in most of Pennsylvania or the rest of the country
0.5% of the land in West View is conserved. 0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
0.5%conserved
0.5%
conserved · 3 of 643 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bronx Field | — | 2 |
| 2. Richard E. Powell Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade B−
The median home in West View sells for about $225K
$225Kmedian sale price
Market temperature
41
days on market
98.6%
sale-to-list price
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West View
19pages on West View
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
15 within 15 miles of the center of West View
Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and MethodiusUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Pittsburgh2.5 miCommunity College of Allegheny CountyCommunity college · Public · Pittsburgh4.7 mi$4,842 in-state tuitionUniversity of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh CampusUniversity or college · Public · Pittsburgh6.6 mi$21,926 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 West View residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
About West View
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
West View is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, just north of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 6,685 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,139 ft
Questions about West View
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West View, PA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. West View grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #42 of 1032 in Pennsylvania. It grades A− for health, A− for safety and A for schools.
Is West View, PA safe?
Yes, by national standards. Pennsylvania has less crime than most states, so among its own towns West View sits nearer the middle.
Is West View, PA expensive?
That is 3 years of the area's median household income ($75,762 across the Pittsburgh, PA metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.