Living in Westmont, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westmont · Census data 2020–2024
Westmont has 23,724 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $88,090 (6% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $379,100, the median rent is $1,533/month.
Westmont at a glance
- Population
- 23,724
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,090State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $379,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,533/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Westmont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westmont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westmont the median home value is $379,100, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,533 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,342 a month in housing costs.
Westmont median household income
The median household income in Westmont is $88,090 and the income per person is $56,592. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Westmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,526
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.19
Westmont demographics
- Population
- 23,724
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 10,694
- Foreign-born
- 25.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westmont ›
Education in Westmont
50.1% of adults 25 and older in Westmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westmont
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22%
- Drive alone
- 68.5%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Westmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont | 23,724 | $88,090 | $379,100 | $1,533 |
| Clarendon Hills | 8,659 | $130,388 | $605,800 | $1,142 |
| Hinsdale | 17,175 | $250,001 | $1,053,700 | $1,924 |
| Willowbrook | 9,131 | $99,239 | $358,600 | $1,747 |
| Downers Grove | 50,054 | $115,114 | $449,800 | $1,656 |
| Oak Brook | 8,056 | $175,870 | $903,200 | $2,590 |
| Darien | 21,879 | $111,215 | $398,700 | $1,857 |
| Western Springs | 13,446 | $230,255 | $739,400 | $2,006 |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 2,723 | $76,905 | $372,400 | $1,875 |
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What is the median household income in Westmont, IL?
The median household income in Westmont is $88,090, 6% 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 Westmont?
The median home value in Westmont is $379,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Westmont?
The median gross rent in Westmont is $1,533 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Westmont, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westmont?
The median age in Westmont is 43.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Westmont?
The average commute to work in Westmont is 27 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmont?
The unemployment rate in Westmont is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westmont?
50.1% 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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