Westmorland, CA

Full City Profile · California · Imperial County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
1,734 Population 2,843/sq mi density
$28,929 Median Income $14,375 per capita
$218,600 Home Value $352,071 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
305 Violent Crime/100K 761 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$28,929 median income, 17.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$218,600 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Westmorland, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,929
62% below
$14,375 per capita
Home Value
$218,600
22% below
Zillow: $352,071
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
44.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
305/100K
20% below
761/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
63.7% high school+
Unemployment
17.5%
386% above
47.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Westmorland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westmorland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
38%
Home Value
78%
Rent
70%
Poverty
385%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
486%
Crime
80%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westmorland a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westmorland residents earn a median household income of $28,929 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,375. The unemployment rate stands at 17.5% (386% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 47.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,795 business establishments, including 280 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westmorland is $218,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,071. Median rent is $817/month, with 44.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Westmorland reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 761/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Westmorland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 63.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westmorland has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 63.

Data Overview

People

Population1,734
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density2,843/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born35.4%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$28,929
Per Capita$14,375
Unemployment17.5%
Poverty47.7%
County GDP$12,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051

Housing

C
Home Value$218,600
Rent$817
Ownership47.2%
Zillow$352,071
Housing Units583
Rent Burden44.0%

Crime

F
Violent305/100K
Property761/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death8,703/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain2.4 in/yr
AQI63 (Moderate)
Elevation-164 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+63.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Westmorland was founded in 1934.
The median home in Westmorland was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Calexico International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
35.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.