City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

Westmont, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Westmont - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

24,201
Residents
$83,622
Median income
$369,100
Median home
$1,781
Median rent (state)

Westmont - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Westmont places in the 65th percentile for household income and the 59th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

65th
percentile, household income
74th
percentile, home value
72nd
percentile, median rent
59th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Westmont, IL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 24,201 residents in Westmont, a small city within Illinois. Median household income here is $83,622 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.2%. Home values in Westmont run a median of $369,100, and the median resident age is 42.5 years. Educational attainment runs 49.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 61.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 5 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 67% from five years earlier. Westmont reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 1105.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,781 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Illinois's average monthly utility costs around $240 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

24,201 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$83,622 /yr

Poverty 7.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does Westmont compare to other US cities?

Westmont measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 65% higher than other cities
Home value 74% pricier than other cities
Median rent 72% pricier than other cities
Safety 59% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Illinois, Westmont ranks #261 of 455 Illinois cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Westmont against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Illinois only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Illinois-relative analysis

Median Home Value is Westmont's strongest outlier among Illinois cities

Among the 1,315 Illinois cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Westmont ranks #84 - the 94th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Westmont only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#362 of 1,311
72nd percentile in Illinois
Median Gross Rent
#17 of 1,336
77th percentile in Illinois
Median Home Value
#84 of 1,315
94th percentile in Illinois
Poverty Rate
#666 of 1,335
50th percentile in Illinois
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#115 of 1,336
91st percentile in Illinois

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Illinois only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

65thIncome percentile
59thSafety percentile

65th percentile nationally for median household income · 59th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Westmont's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Westmont's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
Westmont's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Westmont's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$369,100 26th percentile more affordable than 26% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Westmont $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Westmont, IL Westmont, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Westmont, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Westmont, IL median $83,622/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Westmont, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Westmont, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 49.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
24,201
Median Income
$83,622
Median Home Value
$369,100
Median Age
42.5
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor force participation
61.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
49.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1105.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
54.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1051.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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24,000 residents24,200 residents24,400 residents24,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 24,405 residents 24,155 residents ▼ -1.0%
Westmont's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
5
housing units authorized
Single-Family
5
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 15
2020 15
2021 9
2022 6
2023 8
2024 5

Permit volume decreased 67% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
69.6%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
4.3%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
19.6%
Other
1.3%

Based on 11,871 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Westmont sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,781/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.6 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Collinsville
24,126 people
Kankakee
24,384 people
South Elgin
23,984 people
Elmwood Park
23,982 people
Rolling Meadows
23,981 people
Zion
24,466 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Westmont's 24,201 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Johnston, IA
24,196 people
Columbus, NE
24,188 people
Frederickson, WA
24,219 people
Liberty Triangle, FL
24,178 people
North Haven, CT
24,177 people
South Plainfield, NJ
24,231 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Westmont's $83,622 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Trinity, CA
$83,620 median income
Three Rivers, CA
$83,614 median income
Cedar Hill, NM
$83,611 median income
Vineyard Lake, MI
$83,636 median income
Siletz, OR
$83,636 median income
St. Leo, FL
$83,603 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Westmont, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Westmont, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 66.2% 6.6% 13.2% 8.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 14.4% White 66.2% Black or African American 6.6% Asian 13.2% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.4% Two or more races 8.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Westmont compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Westmont (this city) 24,201 $83,622
Collinsville 24,126 $65,170
Kankakee 24,384 $45,119
South Elgin 23,984 $123,744
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Westmont, IL?

What is the population of Westmont, IL? +

Westmont, IL counts 24,201 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Westmont, IL? +

In Westmont, the typical household earns $83,622 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Westmont? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Westmont; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

Is Westmont, IL safe? +

Westmont has a total crime rate of 1105.8 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Westmont, IL? +

A typical home in Westmont is worth $369,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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