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Westchester, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
16,524 Population 4,478/sq mi density
$103,561 Median Income $53,223 per capita
$297,400 Home Value $348,961 Zillow
$1,767 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 912 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$103,561 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Westchester, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$103,561
38% above
$53,223 per capita
Home Value
$297,400
5% above
Zillow: $348,961
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
52% above
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
36% above
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Westchester Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
138%
Home Value
105%
Rent
152%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westchester a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westchester residents earn a median household income of $103,561 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,223. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westchester is $297,400 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,961. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Westchester reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 912/100K. The murder rate is 6.2/100K.

Education

45.7% of adults in Westchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westchester has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population16,524
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density4,478/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,561
Per Capita$53,223
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$297,400
Rent$1,767
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$348,961
Housing Units7,434
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property912/100K
Murder6.2/100K
Assault68/100K
Burglary265/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation645 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188

Did You Know?

The median home in Westchester was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.