At a Glance
Median Income
$53,840
$22,633 per capita
Home Value
$333,500
Zillow: $460,558
Median Rent
$1,019/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
581/100K
3,902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
79.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Westview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westview a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westview residents earn a median household income of $53,840 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,633. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westview is $333,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,558. Median rent is $1,019/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Westview reports 581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,902/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Westview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
79.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westview has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,823
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density3,902/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,840
Per Capita$22,633
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B
Home Value$333,500
Rent$1,019
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$460,558
Housing Units3,769
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent581/100K
Property3,902/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain62.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+79.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute34 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Westview was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Miami International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.