Westphalia is a small town of 952 in Michigan, with a median household income of $72,188
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westphalia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westphalia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westphalia 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: 92.8
Westphalia's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westphalia costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westphalia, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$196,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$630
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westphalia's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
41.5 /100k
Property Crime
218.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westphalia is served primarily by Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westphalia, MI
National Avg
School District
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westphalia sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 83.2°F in July,
with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Westphalia's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westphalia roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $196,100 and median rent is $630/month.
Westphalia's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 218.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westphalia are operated by Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westphalia, MI has a population of 952, a median household income of $72,188, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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.
Westphalia averages 30.6°F in January and 83.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches
with about 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westphalia, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48894.
The population of Westphalia, Michigan is 952 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westphalia: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $196,100, median household income $72,188, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westphalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
