Westover is a small town of 2,404 in Alabama, with a median household income of $87,772
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westover stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Westover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westover city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Westover's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westover costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westover, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$265,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$889
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,772
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westover's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.2 /100k
Property Crime
559.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Westover, AL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westover sees average highs of 58.4°F in January
and 93.1°F in July,
with 58.5 inches of annual precipitation
.
Westover's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westover roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $265,600 and median rent is $889/month.
Westover's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 559.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Westover, AL has a population of 2,404, a median household income of $87,772, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Westover averages 58.4°F in January and 93.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.5 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westover, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35185.
The population of Westover, Alabama is 2,404 with a median age of 34.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westover: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $265,600, median household income $87,772, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
