What are the schools like in Westchester, IL?

Westchester is served primarily by Westchester SD 92-5. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Westchester?

The median household income in Westchester, IL is $101,414 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Westchester, IL?

Westchester has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Westchester, IL affordable or expensive?

Westchester's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westchester is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $284,600 and the median rent is $1,680 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westchester, IL?

Westchester has a violent crime rate of 56.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 624.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westchester, IL a Good Place to Live?

Westchester is a small city of 16,694 in Illinois, with a median household income of $101,414 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Westchester stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Westchester 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: 102.6

Westchester's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westchester costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Westchester, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$284,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,680	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$101,414	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westchester's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.8 /100k

Property Crime

624.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Westchester is served primarily by Westchester SD 92-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westchester, IL	National Avg
School District	Westchester SD 92-5	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westchester sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westchester, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Westchester, IL	National Avg
Population	16,694	—
Median Age	51.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	27.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Westchester

Westchester, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60154

Westchester vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westchester, IL affordable or expensive?

Westchester's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westchester roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $284,600 and median rent is $1,680/month.

What is the crime rate in Westchester, IL?

Westchester's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 624.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westchester?

Public schools in Westchester are operated by Westchester SD 92-5. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westchester, IL a good place to live?

Westchester, IL has a population of 16,694, a median household income of $101,414, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Westchester?

Westchester averages 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westchester?

Westchester, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60154.

What is the population of Westchester?

The population of Westchester, Illinois is 16,694 with a median age of 51.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westchester?

Key numbers for living in Westchester: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $284,600, median household income $101,414, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westchester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.