Westchester, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

16,255

Unemployment

5.4%

Poverty

3.7%

Median Home

$244,900

Median Income

$88,861

Median Rent

$1,474

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Westchester SnackAbility

7
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Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Westchester, IL Cost Of Living

115
Westchester's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Westchester	Illinois	National Average
Overall	115	98	100

Services	113	95	100
Groceries	105	97	100
Health	99	99	100
Housing	127	96	100
Transportation	113	105	100
Utilities	95	94	100

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Rankings for Westchester in Illinois

Ranks #67 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #92 in Richest Cities In Illinois

Ranks #122 in Safest Places In Illinois

Map Of Westchester, IL

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Population over time in Westchester

Year	Population	% Change
2020	16,255	-1.9%
2019	16,573	-0.7%
2018	16,687	-0.2%
2017	16,719	-0.4%
2016	16,783	-0.0%
2015	16,786	0.3%
2014	16,742	0.3%
2013	16,684	0.3%
2012	16,637	0.6%
2011	16,542	-

Race / Ethnicity in Westchester

White

54.5% (8,859)

African American

18.4% (2,987)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

4.1% (674)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

1.0% (169)

Two Or More

0.9% (150)

Hispanic

21.0% (3,416)

Race	Westchester	IL	USA
White	54.5%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	18.4%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	4.1%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	1.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	0.9%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	21.0%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Westchester

Female

52.7% (8,562)

Male

47.3% (7,693)

Gender	Westchester	IL	USA
Female	52.7%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	47.3%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Westchester for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (325)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (487)

High School / GED

22.0% (3,576)

Some College

23.0% (3,738)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (1,300)

Bachelor's Degree

29.0% (4,713)

Master's Degree

11.0% (1,788)

Professional Degree

1.0% (162)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (162)

Education	Westchester	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	22.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	29.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Westchester, Illinois

Less than $10,000

3.0% (48,208)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.2% (35,321)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.1% (82,814)

$25,000 to $34,999

5.6% (91,406)

$35,000 to $49,999

10.5% (170,879)

$50,000 to $74,999

16.0% (260,137)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.7% (190,687)

$100,000 to $149,999

26.0% (423,140)

$150,000 to $199,999

11.4% (184,721)

$200,000 or more

8.5% (138,183)

Income	Westchester	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	3.0%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.2%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.1%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	5.6%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	10.5%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	16.0%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.7%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	26.0%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.4%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	8.5%	8.8%	8.3%