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Westmoreland County

Rural meets urban in Westmoreland County, the Pittsburgh region’s second largest county with a population of 350,000 people. With small businesses, new industrial parks, a high tourism rate, 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, connectivity and pad-ready parcels, Westmoreland County is fertile ground for manufacturing investments.

Key Real Estate Developments:

Commerce Crossing at Westmoreland (Westmoreland County)

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 (Westmoreland County)

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.

Demographics & Workforce

350,459

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+

93.6%
28.0%
High School Degree +
Bachelor’s Degree +

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

Economic
Development
Contact:

Jason Rigone
Executive Director, Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
Fifth Fl, Suite 520
40 N Pennsylvania Ave.
Greensburg, PA 15601
Phone:
724-830-3061
Fax:
724-830-3611