At a Glance
Median Income
$50,893
$31,428 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $166,105
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
15.9% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 8.3% (131% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population79
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,893
Per Capita$31,428
Unemployment8.3%
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%
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
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
Broadband69.8%
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.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.