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West Mifflin, PA

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Home to one of Pittsburgh’s most beloved amusement parks is an all-around haven for families

Family-Friendly Shopping Restaurants Entertainment Suburban

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Mifflin, PA is $631 for a studio, $647 for one bedroom, and $769 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Mifflin has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$647/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$1,344/month
944 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,168/month
1,123 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

19

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Clara Barton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

203 Students

8
out of 10

West Mifflin Area Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

803 Students

5
out of 10

Homeville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

341 Students

Rating Unavailable

New Emerson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

175 Students

Rating Unavailable

West Mifflin Area Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

803 Students

5
out of 10

West Mifflin Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

936 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
  • Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
  • Frick Park
  • Frick Environmental Center
  • Schenley Park

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 2025.