At a Glance
Median Income
$142,083
$56,671 per capita
Home Value
$285,500
Zillow: $498,064
Violent Crime
66/100K
1,365/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.5%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 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+
3.8 / 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 $142,083 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,671. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,418 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westford is $285,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $498,064. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Westford reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,365/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Westford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$142,083
Per Capita$56,671
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$498,064
Housing Units81
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property1,365/100K
Health
Obesity21.5%
Diabetes4.8%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation528 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute30 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Westford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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