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Westmoreland County
Rural meets urban in Westmoreland County, the region’s second largest county. With a growing population of 300,000+ people, the county is thriving with small businesses, new industrial parks, a high tourism rate, top universities and exceptional healthcare facilities. Westmoreland’s strong industrial heritage instills a can-do attitude in its workforce and residents. Known for its central location and exceptional connectivity, Westmoreland County is fertile ground for manufacturing investments with abundant pad-ready parcels.
Key Real Estate Developments:
Commerce Crossing
Opportunities:
The newest addition, Commerce Crossing, offers five pad-ready parcels, each ranging in size from 19-29 acres with on-site daily connections to both Class 1 railroads.
Types of Spaces:
Five pad-ready parcels, Industrial
Demographics & Workforce
180,516
Population (2018)
$56,702
Median Household Income (2018)
180,516
Total Labor Force (2018)
$45,559
Mean Earnings per Job
3,556
2017-2018 Public High School Graduates
76.4%
Post-Secondary Placement Rate
Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Labor & Industry, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
261,570
Population 25+
Sources: Bureau of Economic Analysis, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Labor & Industry, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Economy
$15,698,844,569
GDP (2018)
133,713
Total Jobs
9,230
Total Number of Employers (2018)
172,539
Total Employed Residents (2018)
*4.4%
Unemployment Rate
*pre-COVID-19 unemployment rate
Top Private Employers
| Employer | Est. Employment |
|---|---|
|
Healthcare
Excela Health
|
4,700 |
|
Delivery
United Parcel Service
|
1,500 |
|
Accessories
Polyconcept North America/Leeds
|
1,200 |
|
Manufacturing
Elliott Group
|
1,100 |
|
Machinery
Kennametal
|
850 |
|
Grocery
Supervalu
|
750 |
|
Electricity
West Penn Power Company
|
730 |
|
Manufacturing
Beckwith Machinery Co
|
680 |
|
R&D
Alcoa Inc.
|
650 |
|
Medical
Philips Respironics
|
580 |
Sources: Pittsburgh Business Times, Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
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