At a Glance
Median Income
$50,441
$19,175 per capita
Home Value
$242,600
Zillow: $361,827
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
824/100K
4,647/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
60.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Westgate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westgate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westgate a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westgate residents earn a median household income of $50,441 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,175. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 71,342 business establishments, including 3,308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westgate is $242,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,827. Median rent is $1,341/month, with 37.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Westgate reports 824 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,647/100K.
Education
7.9% of adults in Westgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
60.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westgate has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,369
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density5,506/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,441
Per Capita$19,175
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$140,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,485
Housing
B+
Home Value$242,600
Rent$1,341
Ownership42.7%
Zillow$361,827
Housing Units2,434
Rent Burden37.7%
Crime
F
Violent824/100K
Property4,647/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death7,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain61.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+60.4%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations107
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Westgate was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Palm Beach International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 217 fatal vehicle crashes.