Living in Westville, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westville · Census data 2020–2024
Westville has 5,279 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $60,794 (16% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $139,300, the median rent is $1,019/month.
Westville at a glance
- Population
- 5,279
- Median age
- 39.8State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $60,794State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $139,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,019/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Westville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westville the median home value is $139,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,307 a month in housing costs.
Westville median household income
The median household income in Westville is $60,794 and the income per person is $13,908. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Westville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 924
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.28
Westville demographics
- Population
- 5,279
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 7.6%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 850
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westville ›
Education in Westville
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Westville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Westville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | 5,279 | $60,794 | $139,300 | $1,019 |
| Union Mills | 233 | $93,523 | $218,600 | — |
| Wanatah | 1,178 | $68,409 | $195,100 | $978 |
| Wellsboro | 343 | $158,301 | $114,500 | — |
| Valparaiso | 34,733 | $69,872 | $267,300 | $1,224 |
| Chesterton | 14,446 | $91,060 | $300,900 | $1,274 |
| Town of Pines | 530 | $55,000 | $159,000 | $833 |
| Kingsbury | 210 | $70,250 | $186,800 | $783 |
| Hanna | 529 | $39,097 | $155,100 | $863 |
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What is the median household income in Westville, IN?
The median household income in Westville is $60,794, 16% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $139,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Westville?
The median gross rent in Westville is $1,019 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Westville, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in Westville?
The median age in Westville is 39.8 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Westville?
The average commute to work in Westville is 21 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westville?
The unemployment rate in Westville is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westville?
7.9% 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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