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Westford, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Westford is a small town in New York with a population of 79. Residents earn $50,893 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 48/sq mi density
$50,893 Median Income $31,428 per capita
$95,000 Home Value
43°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,893 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,893
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.4%
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.1%
18% lower than US avg

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

People

Population79
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans69.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,893
Per Capita$31,428
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,320M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units79
Rent Burden25.7%

Health

Obesity32.5%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking15.9%
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation1,636 ft (499 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband53.0%
Libraries4

Is Westford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westford receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Westford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westford is $50,893, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westford is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Westford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 85.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Westford has a population of 79 with a density of 48 people per square mile. The median age is 57.3 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

79
Total Population
48
People / sq mi
57.3yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%
Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

Westford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.7%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westford is $50,893, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Westford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,893
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,428
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
IRS Avg AGI$67,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.1%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)710
County GDP$1,320M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare55
Retail90
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,238
107% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Drive Alone52.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Westford is $95,000, 66% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$67
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio77.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.9%
Housing Units79
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,238
107% above US avg
Effective Rate7.62%
In Westford, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 15.9% are current smokers. 22.4% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.9%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.9%
Short Sleep38.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:3,318
Dentists1:3,006
Mental Health1:627
Checkup Rate75.9%
Dental Visits58.0%
Premature Death7,415/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access35.0%
Healthcare Facilities55
Westford has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.6 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F
21% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall85.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,636 ft (499 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates42.6512°N, 74.8005°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.5-point margin. 53.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.3%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 30.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.4%
10% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.8%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density48/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access53.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities55
Restaurants62
Retail Stores90

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Drive Alone52.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home40.9%

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