What are the schools like in Westmorland, CA?

Westmorland is served primarily by Westmorland Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Westmorland?

The median household income in Westmorland, CA is $31,827 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.0%.

What is the weather like in Westmorland, CA?

Westmorland has an average high temperature of 71.7°F in January and 108.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.4 inches.

Westmorland, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Westmorland, CA affordable or expensive?

Westmorland's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westmorland is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $176,100 and the median rent is $830 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westmorland, CA?

Westmorland has a violent crime rate of 304.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 761.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westmorland, CA a Good Place to Live?

Westmorland is a small town of 2,010 in California, with a median household income of $31,827 and a 20.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Westmorland stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Westmorland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Westmorland 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: 100.1

Westmorland's overall cost of living index is 100.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westmorland costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Westmorland, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$176,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$830	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$31,827	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Westmorland's violent crime rate is 304.6 per 100,000 residents — 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

304.6 /100k

Property Crime

761.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Westmorland is served primarily by Westmorland Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westmorland, CA	National Avg
School District	Westmorland Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	57.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westmorland sees average highs of 71.7°F in January and 108.2°F in July, with 2.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Westmorland, CA
Average High — January	71.7°F
Average High — July	108.2°F
Annual Precipitation	2.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Westmorland, CA	National Avg
Population	2,010	—
Median Age	22.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	55.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	37.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brawley, CA 7 mi Calipatria, CA 12 mi Imperial, CA 14 mi El Centro Naval Air Facility, CA 15 mi Niland, CA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Westmorland

Westmorland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92281

Westmorland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westmorland, CA affordable or expensive?

Westmorland's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westmorland roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $176,100 and median rent is $830/month.

What is the crime rate in Westmorland, CA?

Westmorland's violent crime rate is 304.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 761.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westmorland?

Public schools in Westmorland are operated by Westmorland Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westmorland, CA a good place to live?

Westmorland, CA has a population of 2,010, a median household income of $31,827, and an unemployment rate of 20.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Westmorland?

Westmorland averages 71.7°F in January and 108.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 2.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westmorland?

Westmorland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92281.

What is the population of Westmorland?

The population of Westmorland, California is 2,010 with a median age of 22.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westmorland?

Key numbers for living in Westmorland: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $176,100, median household income $31,827, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westmorland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.