Life in Westmont research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Westmont over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Westmont:
The population in Westmont is 24,201.
The median home value in Westmont is $388,871.
The median income in Westmont is $83,622.
The cost of living in Westmont is 119 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Westmont is $1,427.
The unemployment rate in Westmont is 3.9%.
The poverty rate in Westmont is 11.4%.
The average high in Westmont is 59.6° and the average low is 40.2°.
Crime in Westmont summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Westmont. Key points include:
There were 263 total crimes in Westmont in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westmont is 1,105.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westmont is 54.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westmont is 1,051.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Westmont is -47.82% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westmont / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 263 | 1,105.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 54.7 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 37.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 250 | 1,051.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 57 | 239.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 177 | 744.2 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 67.3 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Westmont summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Westmont. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Westmont is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Westmont is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Westmont is $388,871.
The median income in Westmont is $83,622.
| Living Expense | Westmont | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 157 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Westmont is 59.6° and the average low is 40.2°.
There are 71.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.4 inches of precipitation each year with 30.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Westmont |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.2 |
The current population in Westmont is 24,201. The population has decreased -1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24,201 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 24,271 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 24,632 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 24,677 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 24,931 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 25,036 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 25,040 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 25,149 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 25,389 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 25,236 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 24,943 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 25,101 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 24,865 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 24,494 | - |
61.9% White with 14,986 White residents.
6.6% African American with 1,589 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
13.0% Asian with 3,141 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 174 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 819 Two Or More residents.
14.4% Hispanic with 3,492 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Westmont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 6.6% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Westmont is 53.4% female with 12,925 female residents.
Westmont is 46.6% male with 11,276 male residents.
| Gender | Westmont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Westmont completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Westmont completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Westmont completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Westmont completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Westmont completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Westmont completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Westmont completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Westmont completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Westmont completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Westmont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.3% of households in Westmont earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Westmont earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Westmont earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in Westmont earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Westmont earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Westmont earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Westmont earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Westmont earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Westmont earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.7% of households in Westmont earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Westmont | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |