Living in Westgate, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westgate · Census data 2020–2024
Westgate has 8,151 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $51,604 (31% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $251,300, the median rent is $1,421/month.
Westgate at a glance
- Population
- 8,151
- Median age
- 33.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $51,604State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $251,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,421/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 36.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Westgate a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Westgate
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westgate the median home value is $251,300, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,322 a month in housing costs.
Westgate median household income
The median household income in Westgate is $51,604 and the income per person is $18,948. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Westgate: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,425
- Owner-occupied
- 36.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.5%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.71
Westgate demographics
- Population
- 8,151
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 2,189
- Foreign-born
- 43%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westgate ›
Education in Westgate
9.6% of adults 25 and older in Westgate have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westgate
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 4.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Westgate vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate | 8,151 | $51,604 | $251,300 | $1,421 |
| Schall Circle | 467 | $45,500 | $286,800 | $2,051 |
| Haverhill | 2,823 | $79,787 | $424,500 | $1,734 |
| Stacey Street | 582 | $65,655 | — | $1,621 |
| Gun Club Estates | 1,050 | $81,563 | $423,800 | — |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 2,672 | $76,036 | $382,300 | $2,105 |
| Glen Ridge | 289 | $128,125 | $676,700 | $2,188 |
| Cloud Lake | 212 | $68,920 | $233,100 | $1,591 |
| Royal Palm Estates | 1,369 | $60,532 | $331,600 | $1,736 |
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What is the median household income in Westgate, FL?
The median household income in Westgate is $51,604, 31% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westgate?
The median home value in Westgate is $251,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Westgate?
The median gross rent in Westgate is $1,421 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Westgate, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Westgate?
The median age in Westgate is 33.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Westgate?
The average commute to work in Westgate is 20 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westgate?
The unemployment rate in Westgate is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westgate?
9.6% of adults in Westgate 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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