At a Glance
Median Income
$52,292
$26,524 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $288,364
Median Rent
$929/mo
44.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West residents earn a median household income of $52,292 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,524. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 810 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,364. Median rent is $929/month, with 44.2% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
West reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.0% of adults in West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,571
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,504/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,292
Per Capita$26,524
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$929
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$288,364
Housing Units972
Rent Burden44.2%
Crime
F
Violent70/100K
Property1,162/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary387/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,166/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation650 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
West was founded in 1892.
The median home in West was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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