Westwood CDP (Chester County), PA
At a Glance
Median Income
$79,953
$28,141 per capita
Violent Crime
997/100K
2,504/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Westwood CDP (Chester County) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westwood CDP (Chester County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westwood CDP (Chester County) 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
Westwood CDP (Chester County) residents earn a median household income of $79,953 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,141. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,598 business establishments, including 1,045 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Westwood CDP (Chester County) reports 997 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,504/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Westwood CDP (Chester County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood CDP (Chester County) has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,432
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density3,113/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,953
Per Capita$28,141
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership96.4%
Zillow$377,610
Housing Units487
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent997/100K
Property2,504/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation379 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood CDP (Chester County) was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.