Westmoreland County

Rural meets urban in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh region’s second-largest county with a population of 353,000 people.

With businesses large and small, new industrial parks, a high tourism rate, state parks, top universities and exceptional healthcare facilities, Westmoreland is thriving. The workforce and residents reflect the county’s strong industrial heritage. Known for its central location east of Allegheny County, Westmoreland County is fertile ground for manufacturing investments due to its connectivity and pad-ready parcels.

Map of Westmoreland County

Key Real Estate Developments

Westmoreland County’s real estate market offers a variety of rental properties and opportunities for businesses. With its desirable location, affordable options, and a variety of property types, Westmoreland County is an attractive destination for those seeking real estate investments. Take a closer look at two key real estate developments in the county.

Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland
Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland has two available pad-ready sites in its 206-acre industrial park, perfect for manufacturing, distribution or warehousing. Public utilities, road infrastructure and new investments in the area make this another prime real estate site in the region.
RIDC Westmoreland Innovation Center

The RIDC Westmoreland Innovation Center is a 2.5M SF multi-tenant facility with 700K SF available. The site has 84 docks and 16 drive-in doors, heavy power and utility capacity and freight elevators. Be sure to check it out if you are looking to find a home for high-tech flex, manufacturing or office space.

Westmoreland County Demographics & Workforce

263,052
Population 25+ (2021)
94.4%
29.1%
High School Degree
Bachelor’s Degree

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Education, United States Census Bureau, United States Bureau of Labor Statistics

Economy

Sources: Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation, Pittsburgh Business Times

Top Private Employers

Employer Est. Employment
Healthcare Excela Health 4,200
Transportation United Parcel Services 2,900
Retail Wal-Mart Associates Inc. 1,900
Retail Giant Eagle Inc. 1,300
Manufacturing Westinghouse Electric Co LLC 1,200
Utility Allegheny Energy 1,200
Manufacturing Elliott Group 1,000
Manufacturing Polyconcept North America 800
Distribution Supervalu Distribution Center 800
Manufacturing Latrobe Specialty Steel 700

Education in Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County offers a diverse range of education options for its residents, from pre-K to college levels in towns such as New Kensington, Latrobe, Ligonier, Murrysville and Jeannette. Westmoreland County Community College, with its main campus located in Youngwood, provides affordable and accessible higher education opportunities, with a wide array of associate degree programs and certificate courses.

Additionally, the county boasts an excellent school district system, with numerous public and private schools offering quality education from kindergarten through high school. The high schools in Westmoreland County strive to provide a well-rounded education, combining rigorous academic programs with extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.

Economic Development Contact

Jason W. Rigone

Executive Director, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation

40 N Pennsylvania Ave.

Fifth Fl, Suite 520

Greensburg, PA 15601

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 724.830.3601

Jason Rigone

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