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Crime in Westchester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Westchester. Key points include:
There were 108 total crimes in Westchester in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westchester is 681.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westchester is 56.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westchester is 624.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Westchester is -67.86% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Westchester Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westchester / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 108 | 681.1 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 56.8 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 25.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 25.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 99 | 624.4 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 63.1 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 67 | 422.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 138.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Westchester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Westchester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Westchester is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Westchester is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Westchester is $357,237.
The median income in Westchester is $98,954.
Westchester's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Westchester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Westchester | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 139 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Westchester, IL Weather
The average high in Westchester is 59.1° and the average low is 42.0°.
There are 72.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.2 inches of precipitation each year with 34.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Westchester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Westchester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Westchester
The current population in Westchester is 16,436. The population has decreased 0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,436 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 16,524 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 16,694 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 16,837 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 16,255 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 16,440 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 16,573 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 16,687 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 16,719 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 16,783 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 16,786 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 16,742 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 16,684 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 16,637 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 16,542 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Westchester
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Westchester is:
48.4% White with 7,950 White residents.
20.0% African American with 3,294 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.8% Asian with 617 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 84 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 120 Two Or More residents.
26.6% Hispanic with 4,371 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Westchester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 20.0% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.6% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Westchester
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Westchester is 54.4% female with 8,941 female residents.
Westchester is 45.6% male with 7,494 male residents.
| Gender | Westchester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Westchester for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Westchester completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Westchester completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Westchester completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Westchester completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Westchester completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Westchester completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Westchester completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Westchester completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Westchester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Westchester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Westchester, Illinois
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2.5% of households in Westchester earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Westchester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Westchester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Westchester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Westchester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Westchester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.8% of households in Westchester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.6% of households in Westchester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Westchester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.8% of households in Westchester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Westchester | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
