West, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hill County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,571 Population 1,504/sq mi density
$52,292 Median Income $26,524 per capita
$164,700 Home Value $300,245 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 44.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
154 Violent Crime/100K 308 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,292 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

West, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,292
30% below
$26,524 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
42% below
Zillow: $300,245
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
44.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
154/100K
59% below
308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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)

Income
70%
Home Value
58%
Rent
80%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
41%
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 1.4% (61% 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 $300,245. 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 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 308/100K.

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 (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,571
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,504/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,292
Per Capita$26,524
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$1,721M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$929
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$300,245
Housing Units972
Rent Burden44.2%

Crime

F
Violent154/100K
Property308/100K

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,166/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
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.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.