At a Glance
Median Income
$62,536
$41,813 per capita
Home Value
$284,900
Zillow: $308,681
Median Rent
$1,316/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
252/100K
5,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Webster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Webster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Webster a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Webster residents earn a median household income of $62,536 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,813. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Webster is $284,900 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,681. Median rent is $1,316/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Webster reports 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,226/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Webster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Webster has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population12,283
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,934/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,536
Per Capita$41,813
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A
Home Value$284,900
Rent$1,316
Ownership19.1%
Zillow$308,681
Housing Units6,900
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent252/100K
Property5,226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault72/100K
Burglary667/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries73
Did You Know?
Webster was founded in 1879.
The median home in Webster was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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