Living in Westville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westville · Census data 2020–2024
Westville has 3,419 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $54,912 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $100,000, the median rent is $805/month.
Westville at a glance
- Population
- 3,419
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,912State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $100,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Westville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westville the median home value is $100,000, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,046 a month in housing costs.
Westville median household income
The median household income in Westville is $54,912 and the income per person is $29,239. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Westville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,594
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.21
Westville demographics
- Population
- 3,419
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,548
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westville ›
Education in Westville
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Westville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Westville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | 3,419 | $54,912 | $100,000 | $805 |
| Belgium | 290 | $64,773 | $76,300 | $904 |
| Tilton | 2,453 | $55,697 | $70,400 | $877 |
| Catlin | 2,160 | $72,277 | $124,700 | $931 |
| Georgetown | 3,069 | $58,182 | $71,800 | $757 |
| Olivet | 149 | $86,354 | — | — |
| Danville | 28,595 | $45,957 | $79,000 | $846 |
| Oakwood | 1,380 | $46,293 | $103,000 | $695 |
| Indianola | 183 | $44,659 | $81,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Westville, IL?
The median household income in Westville is $54,912, 34% lower 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 Westville?
The median home value in Westville is $100,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Westville?
The median gross rent in Westville is $805 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Westville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Westville?
The median age in Westville is 38.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Westville?
The average commute to work in Westville is 19 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westville?
The unemployment rate in Westville is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westville?
18.8% of adults in Westville 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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