Westmont, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Westmont is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 13,870. Residents earn $111,589 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
13,870 Population 6,220/sq mi density
$111,589 Median Income $56,504 per capita
$374,300 Home Value
$1,728 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$111,589 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$374,300 home value, $1,728/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,589
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $374,300
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 58.8%
74% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,728
49% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.8%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

How Westmont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population13,870
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density6,220/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A
Median Income$111,589
Per Capita$56,504
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$19,111M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$374,300
Rent$1,728
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.2%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.8%
High School+97.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Libraries16

Is Westmont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westmont receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Westmont stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westmont is $111,589, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Westmont among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westmont is $374,300, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,728 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Westmont is a highly educated community — 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Westmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Westmont has a population of 13,870 with a density of 6,220 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.2%), with 3.8% Black.

Population

13,870
Total Population
6,220
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Westmont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.5%
44% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westmont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westmont is $111,589, which is 48% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Westmont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,589
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,504
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$90,010

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,389
County GDP$19,111M

Business (County)

Restaurants585
Healthcare828
Retail887
Manufacturing233

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Work from Home25.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Westmont is $374,300, 33% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,728 (49% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$374,300
33% above US avg
Median List Price$614,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$614,450
$/Sq Ft$322
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio99.8%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,728
49% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,977
156% above US avg
Effective Rate2.40%
In Westmont, 24.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westmont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.8%
23% below US avg
Diabetes6.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma9.2%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression19.2%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress9.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Checkup Rate75.9%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access85.4%
Healthcare Facilities828

Crime Rates: Westmont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Safety Score

Westmont has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.1 inches
27% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density6,220/sq mi
Coordinates39.9078°N, 75.0541°W
County FIPS34015
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.6%
D 47.8%

Winner: Republican by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+58.8%
74% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density6,220/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities828
Restaurants585
Retail Stores887

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)39

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Work from Home25.0%

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