Living in Westchester, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westchester · Census data 2020–2024
Westchester has 16,436 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $98,954 (19% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $327,300, the median rent is $1,794/month.
Westchester at a glance
- Population
- 16,436
- Median age
- 51.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $98,954State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $327,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,794/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Westchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westchester the median home value is $327,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,061 a month in housing costs.
Westchester median household income
The median household income in Westchester is $98,954 and the income per person is $51,964. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Westchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,181
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.36
Westchester demographics
- Population
- 16,436
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 6,908
- Foreign-born
- 16.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westchester ›
Education in Westchester
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Westchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westchester
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Westchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | 16,436 | $98,954 | $327,300 | $1,794 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| La Grange Park | 13,447 | $120,408 | $439,800 | $1,442 |
| Broadview | 7,896 | $64,697 | $252,200 | $1,099 |
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| Brookfield | 19,331 | $110,295 | $332,400 | $1,414 |
| Berkeley | 5,199 | $85,823 | $246,900 | $1,434 |
| La Grange | 15,998 | $159,929 | $594,300 | $1,856 |
| Maywood | 23,201 | $68,815 | $229,800 | $1,209 |
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What is the median household income in Westchester, IL?
The median household income in Westchester is $98,954, 19% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westchester?
The median home value in Westchester is $327,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Westchester?
The median gross rent in Westchester is $1,794 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is Westchester, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westchester?
The median age in Westchester is 51.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Westchester?
The average commute to work in Westchester is 27 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westchester?
The unemployment rate in Westchester is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westchester?
43.6% of adults in Westchester 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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