At a Glance
Median Income
$90,125
$39,189 per capita
Home Value
$279,600
Zillow: $297,556
Median Rent
$986/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.1%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
13.9% smoking rate
How Westover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westover 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
Westover residents earn a median household income of $90,125 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,189. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,251 business establishments, including 436 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westover is $279,600 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,556. Median rent is $986/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
42.1% of adults in Westover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westover has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,298
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,125
Per Capita$39,189
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$17,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,600
Rent$986
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$297,556
Housing Units786
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain60.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation513 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.1%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Westover was founded in 1901.
The median home in Westover was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 436 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.