Westbrook Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County

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 $434,595 Zillow
$1,331 Median Rent 51.0% income on 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, 2.3% 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

Westbrook Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,132
5% below
$56,719 per capita
Home Value
$459,500
63% above
Zillow: $434,595
Median Rent
$1,331/mo
14% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
11% above
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Westbrook Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westbrook Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
95%
Home Value
163%
Rent
114%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westbrook Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westbrook Center residents earn a median household income of $71,132 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,719. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westbrook Center is $459,500 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,595. Median rent is $1,331/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

37.4% of adults in Westbrook Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,529
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density1,496/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born19.7%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,132
Per Capita$56,719
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$16,096M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

B
Home Value$459,500
Rent$1,331
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$434,595
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation9 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.2%
EV Stations6
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Westbrook Center was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
19.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 485 restaurants in the area.