What are the schools like in Westmont, IL?

Westmont is served primarily by CUSD 201. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

What is the median household income in Westmont?

The median household income in Westmont, IL is $82,519 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Westmont, IL?

Westmont has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Westmont, IL affordable or expensive?

Westmont's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westmont is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $361,200 and the median rent is $1,359 per month.

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

Westmont has a violent crime rate of 54.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1051.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westmont, IL a Good Place to Live?

Westmont is a small city of 24,271 in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,519 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westmont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Westmont 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

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

Metric	Westmont, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$361,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,359	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,519	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westmont's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

54.7 /100k

Property Crime

1051.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Westmont is served primarily by CUSD 201. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westmont, IL	National Avg
School District	CUSD 201	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westmont sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 42.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westmont, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	42.3"

Demographics

Metric	Westmont, IL	National Avg
Population	24,271	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	13.6%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clarendon Hills, IL 1 mi Hinsdale, IL 2 mi Willowbrook, IL 2 mi Downers Grove, IL 2 mi Oak Brook, IL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Westmont

Westmont, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60559

Westmont vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westmont, IL affordable or expensive?

Westmont's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westmont roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $361,200 and median rent is $1,359/month.

What is the crime rate in Westmont, IL?

Westmont's violent crime rate is 54.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1051.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westmont?

Public schools in Westmont are operated by CUSD 201. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 49.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westmont, IL a good place to live?

Westmont, IL has a population of 24,271, a median household income of $82,519, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Westmont?

Westmont averages 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 42.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westmont?

Westmont, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60559.

What is the population of Westmont?

The population of Westmont, Illinois is 24,271 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westmont?

Key numbers for living in Westmont: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $361,200, median household income $82,519, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westmont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.