At a Glance
Median Income
$103,561
$53,223 per capita
Home Value
$297,400
Zillow: $371,504
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
624/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westchester 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
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 5.4% (50% above 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 $371,504. 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 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 624/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population16,524
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density4,478/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.1%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,561
Per Capita$53,223
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$297,400
Rent$1,767
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$371,504
Housing Units7,434
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property624/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
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?
Westchester was founded in 1926.
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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
14.1% 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.