Westbrook is a small town of 832 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $40,278
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westbrook stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westbrook 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: 87.5
Westbrook's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westbrook costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westbrook, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$598
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,278
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westbrook's violent crime rate is 187.6 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
187.6 /100k
Property Crime
455.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westbrook is served primarily by WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westbrook, MN
National Avg
School District
WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westbrook sees average highs of 22.6°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Westbrook's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westbrook roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,800 and median rent is $598/month.
Westbrook's violent crime rate is 187.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 455.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westbrook are operated by WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westbrook, MN has a population of 832, a median household income of $40,278, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
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.
Westbrook averages 22.6°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches
with about 46.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westbrook, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56183.
The population of Westbrook, Minnesota is 832 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westbrook: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $68,800, median household income $40,278, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
