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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+
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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