Living in Westview, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westview · Census data 2020–2024
Westview has 12,107 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $57,563 (23% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $379,400, the median rent is $1,103/month.
Westview at a glance
- Population
- 12,107
- Median age
- 43.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $57,563State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $379,400State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,103/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Westview a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Westview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westview the median home value is $379,400, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,001 a month in housing costs.
Westview median household income
The median household income in Westview is $57,563 and the income per person is $23,734. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Westview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,908
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.19
Westview demographics
- Population
- 12,107
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 3,794
- Foreign-born
- 38.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westview ›
Education in Westview
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Westview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westview
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Westview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westview | 12,107 | $57,563 | $379,400 | $1,103 |
| Opa-locka | 16,282 | $37,532 | $295,800 | $1,351 |
| West Little River | 33,890 | $56,436 | $375,300 | $1,482 |
| Pinewood | 18,114 | $59,410 | $372,400 | $1,532 |
| Gladeview | 16,655 | $47,469 | $402,600 | $1,341 |
| Biscayne Gardens | 35,472 | $55,165 | $414,800 | $1,534 |
| El Portal | 1,809 | $108,167 | $723,900 | $2,042 |
| Biscayne Park | 3,085 | $77,083 | $674,300 | $1,529 |
| Hialeah | 226,165 | $55,594 | $392,000 | $1,689 |
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What is the median household income in Westview, FL?
The median household income in Westview is $57,563, 23% 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 Westview?
The median home value in Westview is $379,400, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Westview?
The median gross rent in Westview is $1,103 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Westview, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Florida median; home values 6% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Westview?
The median age in Westview is 43.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Westview?
The average commute to work in Westview is 34 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westview?
The unemployment rate in Westview is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westview?
15.1% of adults in Westview 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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