Westchester, IL

Living in Westchester

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Bikeability 38
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Walkability 23
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 33
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 63
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Schools 26
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westchester, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westchester, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Westchester, IL

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Elmhurst College
4 miles, NW
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Dominican University
5 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Westchester, IL

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Riveredge Hospital
3 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Westchester, IL

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