Living in Westover, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westover · Census data 2020–2024
Westover has 2,298 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $96,932 (51% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $297,400, the median rent is $1,048/month.
Westover at a glance
- Population
- 2,298
- Median age
- 35.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $96,932State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $297,400State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,048/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Westover a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Westover
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westover the median home value is $297,400, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,048 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,700 a month in housing costs.
Westover median household income
The median household income in Westover is $96,932 and the income per person is $40,988. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Westover: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 786
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.03
Westover demographics
- Population
- 2,298
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 752
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westover ›
Education in Westover
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Westover have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westover
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Westover vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westover | 2,298 | $96,932 | $297,400 | $1,048 |
| Vandiver | 990 | $49,783 | $104,600 | $978 |
| Shoal Creek | 1,328 | $218,333 | $762,500 | $2,766 |
| Harpersville | 1,788 | $75,018 | $211,300 | $843 |
| Sterrett | 805 | $65,756 | — | — |
| Highland Lakes | 5,866 | $169,361 | $599,200 | $1,201 |
| Chelsea | 16,260 | $115,337 | $360,000 | $1,414 |
| Vincent | 2,050 | $52,813 | $166,500 | $845 |
| Eagle Point | 3,110 | $151,842 | $493,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Westover, AL?
The median household income in Westover is $96,932, 51% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westover?
The median home value in Westover is $297,400, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Westover?
The median gross rent in Westover is $1,048 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Westover, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Alabama median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Westover?
The median age in Westover is 35.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Westover?
The average commute to work in Westover is 33 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westover?
The unemployment rate in Westover is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westover?
42.6% of adults in Westover have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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