At a Glance
Median Income
$45,833
$12,027 per capita
Median Rent
$739/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
2,984/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
50.6% high school+
Unemployment
34.5%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Westley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westley residents earn a median household income of $45,833 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,027. The unemployment rate stands at 34.5% (858% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,952 business establishments, including 1,051 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Westley reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,984/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Westley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
50.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westley has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population721
Median Age15.7 yrs
Density2,121/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$45,833
Per Capita$12,027
Unemployment34.5%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$32,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$739
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$504,391
Housing Units157
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property2,984/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,309/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+50.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Westley was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 1,051 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 78 fatal vehicle crashes.
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