At a Glance
Median Income
$59,732
$12,587 per capita
Home Value
$152,000
Zillow: $349,291
Median Rent
$878/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
30.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Westville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westville residents earn a median household income of $59,732 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,587. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,494 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westville is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,291. Median rent is $878/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Westville reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 676/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.3% of adults in Westville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,291
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,628/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,732
Per Capita$12,587
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,000
Rent$878
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$349,291
Housing Units1,071
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property676/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault196/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking30.7%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death11,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation775 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Westville was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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