Westbrook Center, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Westbrook Center is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 2,529. Residents earn $71,132 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,529 Population 1,496/sq mi density
$71,132 Median Income $56,719 per capita
$459,500 Home Value
$1,331 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,132 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$459,500 home value, $1,331/mo rent
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,132
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $459,500
63% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 37.4%
11% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,331
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Westbrook Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,529
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 74%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,132
Per Capita$56,719
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$16,096M
Commute22 min

Housing

B
Home Value$459,500
Rent$1,331
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation9 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+85.8%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Libraries20

Is Westbrook Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westbrook Center receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Westbrook Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westbrook Center is $71,132, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westbrook Center is $459,500, making it a premium housing market at 63% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,331 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Westbrook Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Westbrook Center has a population of 2,529 with a density of 1,496 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.6%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

2,529
Total Population
1,496
People / sq mi
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Westbrook Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only76.4%
3% below US avg
Spanish23.6%
76% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Westbrook Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westbrook Center is $71,132, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Westbrook Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,132
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$56,719
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
IRS Avg AGI$111,114

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,800
County GDP$16,096M

Business (County)

Restaurants485
Healthcare542
Retail655
Manufacturing215

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,204
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.3 min
Work from Home13.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Westbrook Center is $459,500, 63% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,331 (14% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$459,500
63% above US avg
Median List Price$565,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$565,000
$/Sq Ft$347
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,331
14% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,204
134% above US avg
Effective Rate1.79%
In Westbrook Center, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westbrook Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.4%
Checkup Rate79.1%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access92.7%
Healthcare Facilities542

Crime Rates: Westbrook Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Westbrook Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Coordinates41.2814°N, 72.4423°W
County FIPS09130
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.4%
D 55.9%

Winner: Democrat by 13.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+37.4%
11% above US avg
High School+85.8%
School Test Score6.10
B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities542
Restaurants485
Retail Stores655

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.3 min
Work from Home13.8%

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