Westmont, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Westmont | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,136 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 17397.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.96% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 10,528 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Westmont grew by 4.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 34,281 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Westmont has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Westmont | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,504 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.48% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Westmont is about 50% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Westmont | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $759,615 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,413 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 28.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Westmont is about 44.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,413 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Westmont spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 267 hours, about 11.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Westmont | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 267 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,269 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 52,326 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,114 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Westmont is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Westmont has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Westmont | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.23 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Westmont has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Westmont | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.5 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westmont, California.
What is the population of Westmont, California?
The population of Westmont, California is 32,136, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Westmont, California?
The population density of Westmont, California is 17397.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Westmont, California?
The median household income in Westmont, California is $48,504, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Westmont, California?
The median home price in Westmont, California is $759,615, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Westmont, California?
The unemployment rate in Westmont, California is 11.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.