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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Elizabeth Hill

Life in Westmont as a young professional

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 23.1%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $47,899 in Westmont. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

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Andrew R.

Life in Westmont as a young professional

I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is concerning. You can expect to pay around $1,413 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,291 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? The...

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Jayden Adams

Housing in Westmont compared to Salt Lake City

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $617,300, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is concerning. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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raleighdude2024

Housing market in Westmont right now

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,413/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is defini...

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Serenity S.

Job hunting in Westmont -tips?

I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $617,300, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks! It's changing fast ...

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Parker Brooks

Westmont is underrated, change my mind

Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $47,899, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved ...

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Naomi Young

Internet providers in Westmont?

Random thought, I've been here for 16 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Westmont sits at 699.1 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Logan Edwards

Anyone work in healthcare in Westmont?

Hey, Just moved here 11 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,413 for rent here. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Lucy Robinson

Westmont quality of life -am I missing something?

Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $617,300 on average. Household incomes average around $47,899 in Westmont. Poverty rate is 23.1%, which is higher than I expected. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in...

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Colton Gomez

Best hidden gems in Westmont

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 7 months ago and With a population of 34,291, Westmont is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 23.1%, which is higher than I expected. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Lucy Robinson

Best industries in Westmont right now

Hi all, Just moved here 17 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,291 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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loving_henry86

Things Westmont needs to improve

Curious what people think. We have two kids and Poverty rate is 23.1%, which is higher than I expected. Household incomes average around $47,899 in Westmont. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most famil...

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Jayden Adams

Best companies to work for in Westmont?

Hi all, Born and raised here. Median household income is $47,899, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $47,899 in Westmont. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,291 people. Poverty rate is 23.1%, which is higher than I expected. The food scene here is surp...

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Jayden Adams

How are the schools in Westmont?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Andrew R.

Things that make Westmont unique

First post here. Rent is about $1,413/month for a decent place. With a population of 34,291, Westmont is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,413 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decen...

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Lillian H.

Is public transit usable in Westmont?

Hey, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $47,899 in Westmont. Poverty rate is 23.1%, which is higher than I expected. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience?

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Serenity S.

Career opportunities in Westmont, CA

First post here. Median household income is $47,899, which feels on the lower side for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating...

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