At a Glance
Median Income
$54,489
$38,215 per capita
Home Value
$118,500
Zillow: $176,823
Median Rent
$871/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
15.8% smoking rate
How Weston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Weston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Weston residents earn a median household income of $54,489 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,215. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weston is $118,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,823. Median rent is $871/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
19.2% of adults in Weston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weston has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,508
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,323/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,489
Per Capita$38,215
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$871
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$176,823
Housing Units676
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Weston was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.