Westchester, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
16,524
Population
4,478/sq mi density
$103,561
Median Income
$53,223 per capita
$297,400
Home Value
$371,504 Zillow
$1,767
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
57
Violent Crime/100K
624 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$103,561 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
57 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,524
Census 2023
Population Density
4,478
per square mile
Land Area
3.7
square miles (9.6 km²)
Median Age
52.9 yrs
36% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 20% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 21.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
60.8%
Black
20%
Hispanic
21.3%
Asian
3.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
75.3%
Spanish
23.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
5% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.2%
6% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
98.8%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
1.2%
86% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.505
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,524 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,478 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.7% |
| Female | 52.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 20.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.3% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
Language
| English Only | 75.3% |
| Spanish | 23.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.1% |
| Veterans | 6.3% |
| Disability | 12.2% |
| Health Insurance | 98.8% |
| Uninsured | 1.2% |
| Broadband Access | 91.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.505 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |