Living in Westmont, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westmont · Census data 2020–2024
Westmont has 14,195 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $115,317 (11% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $422,200, the median rent is $1,754/month.
Westmont at a glance
- Population
- 14,195
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $115,317State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $422,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,754/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Westmont a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.9%.
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 $422,200, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,754 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,532 a month in housing costs.
Westmont median household income
The median household income in Westmont is $115,317 and the income per person is $60,438. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Westmont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,819
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.18
Westmont demographics
- Population
- 14,195
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 6,506
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westmont ›
Education in Westmont
59.9% of adults 25 and older in Westmont have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westmont
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26.6%
- Drive alone
- 60.9%
- Public transit
- 7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Westmont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont | 14,195 | $115,317 | $422,200 | $1,754 |
| Haddon | 15,469 | $115,298 | $406,900 | $1,745 |
| Haddonfield | 12,595 | $200,400 | $755,300 | $1,897 |
| Collingswood | 14,205 | $90,184 | $380,400 | $1,488 |
| Oaklyn | 3,947 | $84,394 | $279,000 | $1,246 |
| Audubon | 8,730 | $115,789 | $307,400 | $1,290 |
| Audubon Park | 1,001 | $56,619 | $112,500 | $979 |
| Golden Triangle | 5,765 | $103,558 | $320,400 | $2,506 |
| Haddon Heights | 7,516 | $133,125 | $387,300 | $1,166 |
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What is the median household income in Westmont, NJ?
The median household income in Westmont is $115,317, 11% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $422,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Westmont?
The median gross rent in Westmont is $1,754 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Westmont, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Westmont?
The median age in Westmont is 41.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Westmont?
The average commute to work in Westmont is 26 minutes; 26.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmont?
The unemployment rate in Westmont is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westmont?
59.9% 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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