At a Glance
Median Income
$47,899
$22,544 per capita
Home Value
$617,300
Zillow: $696,822
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
43.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
70.9% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Westmont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westmont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westmont a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westmont residents earn a median household income of $47,899 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,544. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westmont is $617,300 , 119% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $696,822. Median rent is $1,413/month, with 43.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
12.7% of adults in Westmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
70.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westmont has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population34,291
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density18,536/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born28.9%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,899
Per Capita$22,544
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$617,300
Rent$1,413
Ownership28.3%
Zillow$696,822
Housing Units11,185
Rent Burden43.5%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation210 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+70.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute34 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations61
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Westmont was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
28.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.