At a Glance
Median Income
$74,750
$36,013 per capita
Home Value
$225,700
Zillow: $355,319
Median Rent
$883/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
12.1% smoking rate
How Westphalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westphalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westphalia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westphalia residents earn a median household income of $74,750 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,013. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,464 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westphalia is $225,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,319. Median rent is $883/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
33.8% of adults in Westphalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westphalia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population890
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density802/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,750
Per Capita$36,013
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$3,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,700
Rent$883
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$355,319
Housing Units388
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation761 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Westphalia was built in 1968.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.