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Westphalia, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Clinton County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
890 Population 802/sq mi density
$74,750 Median Income $36,013 per capita
$225,700 Home Value $325,921 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
39 Violent Crime/100K 424 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,700 home value, $883/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Westphalia, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,750
1% below
$36,013 per capita
Home Value
$225,700
20% below
Zillow: $325,921
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
90% below
424/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
0% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
99%
Home Value
80%
Rent
76%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westphalia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 0.9% (75% 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 $325,921. 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.

Safety & Crime

Westphalia reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 424/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,750
Per Capita$36,013
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$3,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,700
Rent$883
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$325,921
Housing Units388
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent39/100K
Property424/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,260/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.