West View, Pennsylvania
West View is a borough of 6,533 people in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, founded in March 1905.
Why visit West View
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include McKees Rocks Bridge, Fleming Park Bridge, Allegheny Observatory and Evergreen Hamlet.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in West View
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About West View
West View is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, just north of downtown Pittsburgh. The population was 6,685 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article West View, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
McKees Rocks Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bridge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Fleming Park Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
West View Park
Monument and historic site
Former amusement park in West View, Pennsylvania, United States
Museums and landmarks9
Allegheny Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic observatory of the University of Pittsburgh
Evergreen Hamlet
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
John Morrow Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Lemington Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Primary school in Pittsburgh, United States of America
Perry Traditional Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Public school in the United States
Davis Island Lock and Dam Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
.jpg){kind=link}
Riverview Park
Park · 2.7 mi
Park in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, United States of America
Martorelli Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.5 mi
5336 Perrysville Avenue, Pittsburgh
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Pelegrino's Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 1.1 mi
A family-owned restaurant offering affordable Italian fare.
3275 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh
closed
La Felice Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Italian · 1.3 mi
3324 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Large Plain
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Italian · 1.2 mi
3286 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Di Pietro's Ristorante
Restaurant
412 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
El Campesino
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:00
41 more on the map.
History
West View was first incorporated on March 20, 1905. In the early 1900s, the Allegheny-Bellevue Land Company began acquiring land in Ross Township in order to build houses. Land developer Frederick Christian Martsolf was particularly enamored by the area, so working with the Allegheny-Bellevue Land Company, he was able to incorporate 640 acres of land right in the middle of Ross Township into West View Borough. West View held its first election on May 16, 1905, with Martsolf being elected the first president of the Borough Council on May 24, 1905.
It is said that the name "West View" came from pioneers who, traveling north out of Pittsburgh on the Venango Trail, appreciated the view to the west. The Venango Trail was a trail that Native Americans had used for centuries by the time European settlers arrived. The trail began in Pittsburgh and went north, eventually ending in Erie, PA. Present-day U.S. Route 19, which goes right through the heart of West View, closely follows the path of the original Venango Trail.
From the History section of West View, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship16
Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.1 mi
920 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries58
Healthcare7
Map of West View
192 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Emsworth L/D Ohio Rvr (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Allegheny County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-01: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2010-04-16: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorms (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Bellevue 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Avalon 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Ben Avon 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Emsworth 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- McKees Rocks 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Millvale 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Etna 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Allison Park 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Ingram 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Pittsburgh 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ridgewood Avenue in West View, Nyttend, Public domain
- PAAC PCC 1797 on -10 WEST VIEW in new paint scheme waiting to depart Keating Car House, Pittsburgh, PA on June 26, 1965. (26159754274), railfan 44, Public domain
- McKeesRocksBridge, Joseph E. B. Elliott, Public domain
- Allegheny Observatory 2007b, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- Perry High School, Pittsburgh, Nyttend, Public domain
- Davis Island dam site from Fleming Park Bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allegheny Observatory 2007a, Tom Murphy VII, Public domain
- 1912 circa West View Park postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Pennsylvania National Guard WACs reflect on service 720101-Z-ZZ999-001, Unknown author, Public domain
- Old trolley tracks (31498169441), hhm8, CC BY 2.0
- US Route 19 - Pennsylvania - 8460763609, Dougtone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dead Wholesale store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (9311824320), Nicholas Eckhart from Elyria, Ohio, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Dead Wholesale store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (9311821912), Nicholas Eckhart from Elyria, Ohio, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
- Dead Wholesale store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (9311827246), Nicholas Eckhart from Elyria, Ohio, United States of America, CC BY 2.0
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.