Living in Westmont, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westmont · Census data 2020–2024
Westmont has 34,123 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $50,509 (49% lower than the California median), the median home value is $653,800, the median rent is $1,466/month.
Westmont at a glance
- Population
- 34,123
- Median age
- 32.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $50,509State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $653,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,466/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 28.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Westmont a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Westmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westmont the median home value is $653,800, 97% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,466 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,493 a month in housing costs.
Westmont median household income
The median household income in Westmont is $50,509 and the income per person is $22,854. 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Westmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,954
- Owner-occupied
- 28.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 71.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.27
Westmont demographics
- Population
- 34,123
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 10,329
- Foreign-born
- 28.5%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westmont ›
Education in Westmont
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Westmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westmont
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 8.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Westmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont | 34,123 | $50,509 | $653,800 | $1,466 |
| West Athens | 8,726 | $67,201 | $718,100 | $1,622 |
| Inglewood | 104,569 | $72,750 | $792,800 | $1,787 |
| Hawthorne | 85,191 | $75,848 | $863,400 | $1,782 |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 23,300 | $86,834 | $612,900 | $1,695 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Gardena | 59,422 | $84,803 | $700,600 | $1,809 |
| Florence-Graham | 60,690 | $65,132 | $545,200 | $1,521 |
| Willowbrook | 21,681 | $62,582 | $559,200 | $1,570 |
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What is the median household income in Westmont, CA?
The median household income in Westmont is $50,509, 49% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westmont?
The median home value in Westmont is $653,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Westmont?
The median gross rent in Westmont is $1,466 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is Westmont, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%; a poverty rate of 25.3%.
What is the median age in Westmont?
The median age in Westmont is 32.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Westmont?
The average commute to work in Westmont is 34 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmont?
The unemployment rate in Westmont is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westmont?
12.8% of adults in Westmont 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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