At a Glance
Median Income
$34,115
$16,468 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
Zillow: $168,764
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
45.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
52.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
30.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Westway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westway 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
Westway residents earn a median household income of $34,115 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,468. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westway is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,764. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 45.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Westway reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,833/100K.
Education
5.4% of adults in Westway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
52.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westway has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,515
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density3,057/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,115
Per Capita$16,468
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty30.7%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$1,083
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$168,764
Housing Units1,370
Rent Burden45.4%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,833/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,986 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+52.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Westway was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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