At a Glance
Median Income
$111,589
$56,504 per capita
Home Value
$374,300
Zillow: $809,568
Median Rent
$1,728/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.8%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
9.2% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westmont residents earn a median household income of $111,589 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,504. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westmont is $374,300 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $809,568. Median rent is $1,728/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
58.8% of adults in Westmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,870
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density6,220/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$111,589
Per Capita$56,504
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$374,300
Rent$1,728
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$809,568
Housing Units6,759
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation33 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.8%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Westmont was built in 1954.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.