At a Glance
Median Income
$50,893
$31,428 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $166,105
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Westford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westford residents earn a median household income of $50,893 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,428. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westford is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,105. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Westford reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Westford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westford has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,893
Per Capita$31,428
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership84.9%
Zillow$166,105
Housing Units79
Rent Burden25.7%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,636 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Westford was built in 1938.
40.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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