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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 330 sunny days/yr
353 Violent Crime/100K 177 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$28,929 median income, 9.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$218,600 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 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
353/100K
7% below
177/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
63.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
47.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr

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
261%
Crime
93%
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 9.4% (161% 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 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 177/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population1,734
Median Age25.9 yrs
Density2,843/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$28,929
Per Capita$14,375
Unemployment9.4%
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
Violent353/100K
Property177/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault221/100K
Burglary133/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain2.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 280 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.