Living in Westley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westley · Census data 2020–2024
Westley has 572 residents with a median age of 15.9. The median rent is $749/month.
Westley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westley at a glance
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 15.9State: 37.9
- Median rent
- $749/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
Is Westley a good place to live?
Cons: Unemployment of 51.1%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Westley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westley the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $749 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Westley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 120
- Owner-occupied
- 40.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 4.77
Westley demographics
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 15.9
- Under 18
- 50.9%
- 65 and older
- 3.1%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 28.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westley ›
Education in Westley
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Westley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westley
- Unemployment rate
- 51.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Westley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westley | 572 | — | — | $749 |
| Grayson | 1,182 | $81,635 | $449,000 | $1,591 |
| Patterson | 24,693 | $93,650 | $450,200 | $1,655 |
| Riverdale Park | 1,137 | $61,786 | $382,600 | $1,554 |
| West Modesto | 5,978 | $61,440 | $304,700 | $1,432 |
| Diablo Grande | 1,948 | $128,889 | $559,800 | $3,069 |
| Bret Harte | 4,757 | $52,500 | $334,700 | $1,384 |
| Rouse | 1,462 | $61,250 | $330,600 | $1,383 |
| Modesto | 219,215 | $79,891 | $442,700 | $1,690 |
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How much is rent in Westley?
The median gross rent in Westley is $749 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Westley, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: unemployment of 51.1%; a poverty rate of 23.4%.
What is the median age in Westley?
The median age in Westley is 15.9 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Westley?
The unemployment rate in Westley is 51.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westley?
6.7% of adults in Westley 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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