At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$39,174 per capita
Home Value
$183,500
Zillow: $284,172
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
16.8% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westville residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,174. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westville is $183,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,172. Median rent is $1,096/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
20.1% of adults in Westville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,285
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density4,201/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$39,174
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,500
Rent$1,096
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$284,172
Housing Units2,089
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Westville was founded in 1914.
The median home in Westville was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.