Living in Westford, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westford · Census data 2020–2024
Westford has 2,290 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $112,750 (39% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $424,500, the median rent is $2,375/month.
Westford at a glance
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 44.1State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $112,750State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $424,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $2,375/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Westford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westford the median home value is $424,500, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,375 per month, which is 21.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,210 a month in housing costs.
Westford median household income
The median household income in Westford is $112,750 and the income per person is $51,296. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Westford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 832
- Owner-occupied
- 86.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.9%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.86
Westford demographics
- Population
- 2,290
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 797
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westford ›
Education in Westford
52.3% of adults 25 and older in Westford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westford
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Westford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westford | 2,290 | $112,750 | $424,500 | $2,375 |
| Essex | 11,516 | $110,199 | $447,300 | $1,569 |
| Cambridge | 173 | $50,568 | $245,500 | $1,112 |
| Underhill Flats | 434 | $65,625 | $326,900 | $945 |
| Fairfax | 5,226 | $128,963 | $378,200 | $1,080 |
| Jericho | 1,346 | $89,740 | $480,400 | $1,755 |
| Underhill | 3,141 | $92,267 | $446,000 | — |
| Milton | 10,769 | $118,977 | $372,500 | $1,536 |
| Fletcher | 1,196 | $105,833 | $302,100 | $1,679 |
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What is the median household income in Westford, VT?
The median household income in Westford is $112,750, 39% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westford?
The median home value in Westford is $424,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Westford?
The median gross rent in Westford is $2,375 per month, about 21.8% of household income.
Is Westford, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
What is the median age in Westford?
The median age in Westford is 44.1 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Westford?
The average commute to work in Westford is 33 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westford?
The unemployment rate in Westford is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westford?
52.3% of adults in Westford 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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