Westchester Township, IN

Living in Westchester Township

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 19
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 45
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Schools 87
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Residents

20k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$182k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$829 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westchester Township

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5

Property Crime in Westchester Township

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 15
Feb 28 2 10
Mar 38 3 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 28 3 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westchester Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westchester Township, IN

Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Westchester Township, IN

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Valparaiso University
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Westchester Township, IN

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Airports

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