Westford, VT

Vermont · Metropolitan Area

Westford is a small town in Vermont with a population of 182. Residents earn $142,083 per year, which is 89% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
182 Population 157/sq mi density
$142,083 Median Income $56,671 per capita
$285,500 Home Value $498,064 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$142,083 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$285,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $142,083
89% higher than US avg
Home Value $285,500
1% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.9%
57% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 21.5%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.7%
114% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population182
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$142,083
Per Capita$56,671
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,404M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$285,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$498,064

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity21.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI31 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation528 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.02

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute30 min
Broadband73.0%
Libraries19

Is Westford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westford receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Westford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westford is $142,083, which is significantly higher than the national average — 89% above $75,149. This places Westford among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westford is $285,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Westford is a highly educated community — 52.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Westford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 85.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Westford has a population of 182 with a density of 157 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 2.7% Hispanic.

Population

182
Total Population
157
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Westford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westford is $142,083, which is 89% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Westford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$142,083
89% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,671
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
IRS Avg AGI$97,077

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.7%
114% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,418
County GDP$16,404M

Business (County)

Restaurants482
Healthcare646
Retail732
Manufacturing230

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,203
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Westford is $285,500, 1% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $498,064.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$285,500
1% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$498,064
Median List Price$269,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$269,900
$/Sq Ft$625
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,124
1 Bedroom$1,203
2 Bedrooms$1,487
3 Bedrooms$1,922
4 Bedrooms$2,111

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,203
163% above US avg
Effective Rate3.22%
In Westford, 21.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.8% report depression. 11.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity21.5%
33% below US avg
Diabetes4.8%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure21.3%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.5%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity11.2%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress14.1%
Physical Distress8.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate69.2%
Premature Death5,480/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access87.3%
Healthcare Facilities646

Crime Rates: Westford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Westford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall85.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates44.6033°N, 73.0160°W
County FIPS50007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 53.7-point margin. 73.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 21.7%
D 75.4%

Winner: Democrat by 53.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.9%
57% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.02
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density157/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%
Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities646
Restaurants482
Retail Stores732

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone89.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

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