At a Glance
Median Income
$83,622
$54,524 per capita
Home Value
$369,100
Zillow: $412,861
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
1,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9.4% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westmont residents earn a median household income of $83,622 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,524. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westmont is $369,100 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,861. Median rent is $1,427/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Westmont reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,072/100K.
Education
49.3% of adults in Westmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westmont has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population24,201
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density4,811/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born24.1%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,622
Per Capita$54,524
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A
Home Value$369,100
Rent$1,427
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$412,861
Housing Units11,204
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property1,072/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation758 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+19.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Westmont was founded in 1921.
The median home in Westmont was built in 1976.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
24.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.