Living in Westville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westville · Census data 2020–2024
Westville has 4,310 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $70,639 (32% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $196,000, the median rent is $1,171/month.
Westville at a glance
- Population
- 4,310
- Median age
- 42.5State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $70,639State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $196,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,171/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Westville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
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 $196,000, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,759 a month in housing costs.
Westville median household income
The median household income in Westville is $70,639 and the income per person is $42,396. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Westville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,057
- Owner-occupied
- 57.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.5%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.30
Westville demographics
- Population
- 4,310
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,867
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westville ›
Education in Westville
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Westville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.4%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Westville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | 4,310 | $70,639 | $196,000 | $1,171 |
| Brooklawn | 1,780 | $59,063 | $159,200 | $1,392 |
| Gloucester City | 11,509 | $64,938 | $190,700 | $1,484 |
| Bellmawr | 11,737 | $76,654 | $239,400 | $1,257 |
| Mount Ephraim | 4,669 | $79,804 | $236,700 | $1,373 |
| Woodbury | 10,042 | $77,028 | $222,700 | $990 |
| National Park | 3,044 | $82,838 | $219,500 | $1,355 |
| Audubon Park | 1,001 | $56,619 | $112,500 | $979 |
| Runnemede | 8,355 | $91,302 | $252,300 | $1,423 |
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What is the median household income in Westville, NJ?
The median household income in Westville is $70,639, 32% lower 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 Westville?
The median home value in Westville is $196,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Westville?
The median gross rent in Westville is $1,171 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Westville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Westville?
The median age in Westville is 42.5 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Westville?
The average commute to work in Westville is 29 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westville?
The unemployment rate in Westville is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westville?
19.8% 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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