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Westmoreland is a small town of 2,711 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $58,194
and a 6.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westmoreland stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Westmoreland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westmoreland 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: 97.4
Westmoreland's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westmoreland costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westmoreland, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$211,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$983
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,194
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westmoreland's violent crime rate is 35.7 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.7 /100k
Property Crime
214.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westmoreland is served primarily by Sumner County.
Metric
Westmoreland, TN
National Avg
School District
Sumner County
—
Elementary Schools
28
—
Middle Schools
12
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westmoreland sees average highs of 45.2°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 53.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Westmoreland's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westmoreland roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $211,500 and median rent is $983/month.
Westmoreland's violent crime rate is 35.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 214.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westmoreland are operated by Sumner County.
The district has 28 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools.
9.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westmoreland, TN has a population of 2,711, a median household income of $58,194, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Westmoreland averages 45.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.7 inches
with about 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westmoreland, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37186.
The population of Westmoreland, Tennessee is 2,711 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westmoreland: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $211,500, median household income $58,194, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westmoreland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
