Westchester, IL
Living in Westchester
Bikeability
38
Walkability
23
Commute
29
Public Transit
53
Affordability
33
Public Safety
58
Airports
95
Hospitals
43
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
26
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
16k
Population
-102 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
42%
College-Educated
+8% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black18%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$87k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office25%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$241k
Median Home Value
-$44k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$251 (2010–19)
87%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195948%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K30%
$250K to $299K26%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westchester
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Westchester
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Mar | 38 | 3 | 4 |
Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 29 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westchester
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westchester, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westchester, IL
Westchester Christian School
0 miles, E
Divine Providence School
0 miles, S
Immanuel Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Divine Infant Jesus School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Westchester, IL
Elmhurst College
4 miles, NW
Dominican University
5 miles, NE
Concordia University-Chicago
5 miles, NE
National University of Health Sciences
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westchester, IL
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
2 miles, W
Loyola University Medical Center
3 miles, E
Riveredge Hospital
3 miles, E
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
3 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Westchester, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
8 miles, SE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
9 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
66 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
76 miles, N