Living in Westmorland, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westmorland · Census data 2020–2024
Westmorland has 1,844 residents with a median age of 28.1. The median household income is $28,839 (71% lower than the California median), the median home value is $310,200, the median rent is $793/month.
Westmorland at a glance
- Population
- 1,844
- Median age
- 28.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $28,839State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $310,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Westmorland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the California median; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 48.6%.
The weather is best in January to March and November.
Cost of living in Westmorland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westmorland the median home value is $310,200, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
Westmorland median household income
The median household income in Westmorland is $28,839 and the income per person is $16,447. 48.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Westmorland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 595
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 15.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.65
Westmorland demographics
- Population
- 1,844
- Median age
- 28.1
- Under 18
- 31.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 505
- Foreign-born
- 34.5%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westmorland ›
Education in Westmorland
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Westmorland have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westmorland
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Westmorland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmorland | 1,844 | $28,839 | $310,200 | $793 |
| Brawley | 27,283 | $59,311 | $290,700 | $988 |
| Calipatria | 6,548 | $53,299 | $197,200 | $919 |
| Imperial | 21,430 | $90,195 | $360,900 | $1,255 |
| El Centro Naval Air Facility | 443 | $69,063 | — | $1,741 |
| Seeley | 1,182 | $62,841 | $198,200 | $1,100 |
| El Centro | 44,240 | $53,082 | $323,100 | $1,052 |
| Holtville | 5,617 | $65,039 | $310,100 | $861 |
| Heber | 7,312 | $72,028 | $335,600 | $1,086 |
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What is the median household income in Westmorland, CA?
The median household income in Westmorland is $28,839, 71% 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 Westmorland?
The median home value in Westmorland is $310,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Westmorland?
The median gross rent in Westmorland is $793 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Westmorland, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the California median; unemployment of 14.2%; a poverty rate of 48.6%.
What is the median age in Westmorland?
The median age in Westmorland is 28.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Westmorland?
The average commute to work in Westmorland is 22 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmorland?
The unemployment rate in Westmorland is 14.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westmorland?
7.7% of adults in Westmorland 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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