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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,589 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,504 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,010 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,389 |
| County GDP | $19,111M |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Healthcare | 828 |
| Retail | 887 |
| Manufacturing | 233 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.40% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 25.0% |
| Census Median | $374,300 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $614,450 |
| Median List Price | $614,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $322 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,728 |
| 49% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,977 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.40% |
| Obesity | 24.8% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.5% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,587/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9078°N, 75.0541°W |
| County FIPS | 34015 |
Winner: Republican by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.8% |
| 74% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,220/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 828 |
| Restaurants | 585 |
| Retail Stores | 887 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 39 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 25.0% |