At a Glance
Median Income
$99,171
$57,127 per capita
Home Value
$175,100
Zillow: $104,148
Median Rent
$1,029/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
2.9% poverty 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+
4.7 / 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 $99,171 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,127. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westmont is $175,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,148. Median rent is $1,029/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
55.1% of adults in Westmont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westmont has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,893
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,100/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$99,171
Per Capita$57,127
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,100
Rent$1,029
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$104,148
Housing Units2,122
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,753 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Westmont was founded in 1788.
The median home in Westmont was built in 1952.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.