Living in Westway, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westway · Census data 2020–2024
Westway has 3,484 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $44,852 (43% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $106,000, the median rent is $1,152/month.
Westway at a glance
- Population
- 3,484
- Median age
- 39.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $44,852State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $106,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,152/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Westway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Westway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westway the median home value is $106,000, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,075 a month in housing costs.
Westway median household income
The median household income in Westway is $44,852 and the income per person is $21,320. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Westway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,433
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 20.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.04
Westway demographics
- Population
- 3,484
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 1,145
- Foreign-born
- 42.8%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westway ›
Education in Westway
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Westway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westway
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.1%
Westway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westway | 3,484 | $44,852 | $106,000 | $1,152 |
| Vinton | 2,585 | $65,991 | $109,100 | $918 |
| Anthony | 4,580 | $54,588 | $168,200 | $1,066 |
| Canutillo | 5,962 | $40,682 | $106,600 | $838 |
| Anthony | 8,767 | $38,132 | $116,000 | $561 |
| La Union | 1,071 | $56,411 | $251,800 | — |
| Prado Verde | 474 | $250,001 | $423,300 | — |
| Chamberino | 580 | $61,250 | — | $808 |
| Berino | 1,454 | $39,907 | $105,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Westway, TX?
The median household income in Westway is $44,852, 43% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westway?
The median home value in Westway is $106,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Westway?
The median gross rent in Westway is $1,152 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Westway, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Westway?
The median age in Westway is 39.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Westway?
The average commute to work in Westway is 23 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westway?
The unemployment rate in Westway is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westway?
8.3% of adults in Westway 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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