City profile · Pennsylvania · Census ACS 2023

Westmont, PA

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.

4,893
Residents
$99,171
Median income
$175,100
Median home
$1,035
Median rent (state)

Westmont - the verdict

Westmont ranks in the 77th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

77th
percentile, household income
35th
percentile, home value
23rd
percentile, median rent
📝 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, PA

4,893 people live in Westmont, Pennsylvania - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Westmont households earn a median of $99,171 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 2.9%. Home values in Westmont run a median of $175,100, and the median resident age is 45.0 years. About 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 52.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 5 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 400% from five years earlier.

Pennsylvania tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 97.6 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,035 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $260 across Pennsylvania, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 76.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

4,893 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Pennsylvania

Median Household Income

$99,171 /yr

Poverty 2.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Pennsylvania 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 77% higher than other cities
Home value 35% pricier than other cities
Median rent 23% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Pennsylvania-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Westmont's strongest outlier among Pennsylvania cities

Among the 1,861 Pennsylvania cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Westmont ranks #130 - the 93rd 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
#258 of 1,765
85th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Gross Rent
#1,324 of 1,865
26th percentile in Pennsylvania
Median Home Value
#832 of 1,790
53rd percentile in Pennsylvania
Poverty Rate
#1,217 of 1,856
34th percentile in Pennsylvania
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#130 of 1,861
93rd percentile in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

77thIncome percentile

77th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Westmont's home value compares nationally

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

$175,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $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, PA Westmont, PA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Westmont, PA-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, PA median $99,171/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, PA'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, PA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 55.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.4%

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

Population
4,893
Median Income
$99,171
Median Home Value
$175,100
Median Age
45.0
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Labor force participation
52.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%

Population Change

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

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4,700 residents4,800 residents4,900 residents5,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,928 residents 4,747 residents ▼ -3.7%
Westmont's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
5
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 0
2021 0
2022 1
2023 0
2024 5

Permit volume increased 400% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
66.0%
Carpool
10.7%
Public Transit
1.9%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
20.4%
Other
1.0%

Based on 2,118 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

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

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$88
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$52
avg/month
Total Utilities
$260
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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
97.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,035/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
76.4 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Pennsylvania

Eagleville CDP (Montgomery County)
4,880 people
Royersford
4,911 people
Lawnton
4,871 people
Edwardsville
4,917 people
Annville
4,859 people
Spry
4,857 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Westmont's 4,893 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Golden Triangle, NJ
4,893 people
Daleville, AL
4,891 people
Goshen, CA
4,895 people
Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), CA
4,895 people
Harlan, IA
4,896 people
Farmers Loop, AK
4,887 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Westmont's $99,171 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Curlew, WA
$99,167 median income
Penhook, VA
$99,176 median income
Redlands, CA
$99,158 median income
Vincent, CA
$99,157 median income
Layton, UT
$99,188 median income
Blacklake, CA
$99,191 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Westmont, PA 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, PA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 93.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.2% White 93.4% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.6% Two or more races 4.5% 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 Pennsylvania 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) 4,893 $99,171
Eagleville CDP (Montgomery County) 4,880 $100,500
Royersford 4,911 $67,083
Lawnton 4,871 $94,130
Census ACS 5-year FIPS PA Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Westmont, PA?

What is the population of Westmont, PA? +

Westmont, PA counts 4,893 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

The median household income in Westmont is $99,171 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 Pennsylvania state average, a cost of living index of 97.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Pennsylvania vary by metro area.

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

The median home value in Westmont is $175,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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