With about 19,338 residents, West Mifflin is one of Pennsylvania's notable places. West Mifflin was founded in 1944 and sits in Allegheny County. The median age is 44.7 and the median household income is $70,335. Homes carry a median value of $131,400, and about 78% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.5%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$131,400
Median gross rent
$748/mo
Owner-occupied
78.2%
Median year built
1956
Households
8,499
Avg. household size
2.26
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
West Mifflin has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading37%
Math17%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
West Mifflin Area HSHighGrades 9–12
West Mifflin Area MSMiddleGrades 4–8
Clara Barton El SchElementary
Homeville El SchElementaryGrades -1–3
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime2% below national
West Mifflin380
Pennsylvania278
United States386
↑ 166% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% above national
West Mifflin2,340
Pennsylvania1,613
United States1,952
↑ 286% higher than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, West Mifflin Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
7 facilities in West Mifflin report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
Uss Mon Valley Works - Irvin Plant · Allegheny CountyGeneral Motors Mfd Pittsburg · Allegheny CountyLiberty Pultrusions · Allegheny CountyNorth American Refractories Co West Mifflin Plant · Allegheny CountySafety-Kleen Systems West Mifflin (Wmp) · Allegheny CountyKeywell Corp Vac Air Alloys Div · Allegheny CountyLafarge - Duquesne Slag · Allegheny County
Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
Top hazards · Allegheny County
Cold waveVery High
Ice stormVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
West Mifflin is in Allegheny County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
West Mifflin was founded in 1944 and sits in Allegheny County. Elevation ~1,089 m.
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
West Mifflin — frequently asked
What is the population of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania?
West Mifflin has a population of about 19,338, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Mifflin?
The median home value in West Mifflin is $131,400, and the median gross rent is $748/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Mifflin safe? What is the crime rate?
West Mifflin Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 380 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Mifflin face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Allegheny County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in West Mifflin?
West Mifflin has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Mifflin?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near West Mifflin. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.