The Town FilesWest Finley, Pennsylvania
Township in Washington County · population 813 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,000
- Household income
- $77,708
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 46.3
West Finley is a township of 813 people in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $225,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks quieter than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
How West Finley ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Finley is worth $225,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $77,708, which is more affordable than 48% of Pennsylvania towns. 84.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Finley | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $77,708 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.4% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.4% | — |
Who lives in West Finley
| People | West Finley | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.8% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 89.0% |
Weather in West Finley
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 41.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.0 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Finley since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 1, 2022 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3235: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1555: Severe Storms And Flooding Associated With Tropical Depression Frances |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 87,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,319 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in West Finley itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Towns near West Finley
- East Finley, PA4.9 mi · 1,288 people · home $238,000
- West Alexander, PA6.2 mi · 565 people · home $165,600
- Richhill, PA7.6 mi · 775 people · home $157,700
- Claysville, PA7.6 mi · 733 people · home $138,900
- Triadelphia, WV7.8 mi · 669 people · home $93,600
- Donegal, PA8.1 mi · 2,395 people · home $202,400
- Morris, PA9.3 mi · 909 people · home $237,500
- Morris, PA9.4 mi · 564 people · home $321,100
West Finley questions
Is West Finley, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Finley scores better for retirees than 66% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 90%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.3).
How much does a house cost in West Finley?
The median owner-occupied home in West Finley is valued at $225,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,708, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in West Finley?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.9 inches of precipitation a year and 22.0 inches of snow.
Does West Finley get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Finley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 1, 2022. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)