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Is Westchester a Good Place to Live? Westchester, Florida: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Westchester ranks #1063 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #437 of 524 smaller cities and #63 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and long commutes (29.6 min, #400 of 524).
Westchester by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Westchester's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Westchester: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Westchester safe?
What is the cost of living in Westchester?
Westchester's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,819/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $508,700.
| Measure | Westchester | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 114.2#1248 of 1,308 | 103 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $508,700#997 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,819/mo#978 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 7x#1148 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 30.2%#1256 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Westchester safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Westchester alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Westchester crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Westchester?
The median household in Westchester earns $72,262, 6% below the US figure of $76,827 and 1% above Florida ($71,516). 10% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Westchester | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $72,262#776 of 1,312 | $71,516 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10%#494 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Westchester?
The median resident of Westchester is 47 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 30.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #783 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Westchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 47 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 30.2%#783 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 65.2% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Westchester's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Westchester to describe its public schools. 27.7% of adults are obese and 15.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Westchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 27.7%#255 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15.7%#1201 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 13.9%#130 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 28.5%#1293 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Westchester?
The average commute in Westchester is 29.6 minutes (Florida 24.6); 0.6% of workers take transit and 10.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Westchester scores 15.3 of 20 (most walkable), #24 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.7°F and winters 70.2°F, with 67.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Westchester | FloridaFL | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 29.6 min#1081 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 9.4%#1021 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 75.6% | 74.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 10.9% | 11.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 15.3#24 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Florida is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.2 | 61 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 78.2 | 63.2 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 80.6 | 65.6 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 69.8 | 3.4 |
| May | 86.7 | 73.4 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 89.3 | 76.3 | 10.5 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 77.5 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 77.7 | 9.6 |
| Sep | 89 | 76.9 | 10.2 |
| Oct | 85.9 | 74.2 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 81.3 | 68.3 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 78.2 | 64.3 | 2.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami International Airport.
| Measure | Westchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 77.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.7°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 70.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 67.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Miami International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Westchester?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
| Measure | Westchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 47#731 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.19%#875 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Miami-Dade County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Miami-Dade County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.081% | 89% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0051% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0013% | 61% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.075% | 42% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0021% | 23% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Westchester compare with similar-size cities?
Westchester is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #437 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 52,032.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester, FLPop. 52,032 | #1063 | 48.6 | $72,262 | $1,819/mo | no data | 29.6 min |
| Mooresville, NCPop. 52,381 | #373 | 60.5 | $89,647 | $1,626/mo | 247 | 24.7 min |
| Battle Creek, MIPop. 52,374 | #1253 | 42.3 | $55,693 | $957/mo | 1,055 | 18.6 min |
| Paramount, CAPop. 52,050 | #1138 | 47.1 | $75,250 | $1,875/mo | 641 | 28.4 min |
| West New York, NJPop. 52,004 | #498 | 58.1 | $71,729 | $1,716/mo | 236 | 34.5 min |
| Levittown, NYPop. 51,904 | #13 | 74.8 | $146,068 | $2,656/mo | no data | 33.5 min |
| Columbus, INPop. 51,824 | #426 | 59.6 | $77,456 | $1,157/mo | 88 | 19.4 min |
| Florissant, MOPop. 51,773 | #556 | 57.2 | $65,318 | $1,288/mo | 251 | 25.8 min |
| Dunwoody, GAPop. 51,758 | #132 | 67.1 | $121,903 | $1,859/mo | 162 | 24.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Westchester compare with the rest of Florida?
Westchester ranks #63 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48.6 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 1% above the Florida median.
| City | Rank in FL | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #1 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 |
| Horizon West, FLPop. 67,416 | #2 | 64.0 | $127,335 | $2,464/mo | no data |
| Jupiter, FLPop. 61,883 | #3 | 62.6 | $110,240 | $2,381/mo | 126 |
| Doral, FLPop. 79,216 | #4 | 61.5 | $94,164 | $2,669/mo | 79 |
| North Port, FLPop. 84,605 | #5 | 61.2 | $84,049 | $1,894/mo | 102 |
| Wellington, FLPop. 62,146 | #6 | 61.1 | $115,632 | $2,562/mo | 90 |
| Boca Raton, FLPop. 100,234 | #7 | 61.0 | $106,273 | $2,508/mo | 113 |
| Apopka, FLPop. 58,232 | #8 | 59.4 | $96,884 | $1,969/mo | 408 |
| St. Cloud, FLPop. 65,130 | #9 | 58.8 | $83,174 | $1,683/mo | 141 |
| Delray Beach, FLPop. 67,979 | #10 | 58.5 | $82,041 | $1,961/mo | 292 |
| Pompano Beach, FLPop. 114,147 | … #59 | 49.5 | $67,195 | $1,724/mo | part year |
| Brandon, FLPop. 119,767 | #60 | 49.4 | $79,685 | $1,784/mo | no data |
| Margate, FLPop. 59,198 | #61 | 49.3 | $62,450 | $1,750/mo | part year |
| Gainesville, FLPop. 145,702 | #62 | 48.6 | $46,195 | $1,296/mo | 634 |
| Westchester, FLPop. 52,032 | #63 | 48.6 | $72,262 | $1,819/mo | no data |
| Town 'n' Country, FLPop. 85,928 | #64 | 48.5 | $73,538 | $1,734/mo | no data |
| Kissimmee, FLPop. 81,479 | #65 | 48.5 | $53,758 | $1,647/mo | 449 |
| Tamiami, FLPop. 49,752 | #66 | 48.3 | $78,353 | $1,939/mo | no data |
| Deerfield Beach, FLPop. 88,093 | #67 | 48.0 | $59,730 | $1,774/mo | part year |
The top 10 of the 80 and the cities ranked either side of Westchester among the Florida cities we track, by overall score. Florida statewide: median income $71,516, violent crime 384 per 100,000.
How is Westchester's score calculated?
Westchester scores 48.6 out of 100, #1063 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Florida's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Westchester. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
32.4 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Westchester. Similar-size median 58.9.
60.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Westchester's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
45.9 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Westchester. Similar-size median 56.1.
53.2 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Westchester. Similar-size median 50.0.
40.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Westchester's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
75.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
39.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Westchester alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Westchester.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Westchester.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Westchester's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Westchester has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Westchester
Is Westchester, FL a good place to live?
Westchester ranks #1063 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #437 of 524 smaller cities and #63 of 80 in Florida. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high living costs (114.2, #487 of 524) and long commutes (29.6 min, #400 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Westchester?
Westchester's cost of living index is 114.2, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1248 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,819/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $508,700.
Is Westchester safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Westchester alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Westchester crime rate or rank it on safety. Florida as a whole records 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Westchester?
The median household in Westchester earns $72,262, 6% below the US figure of $76,827 and 1% above Florida ($71,516). 10% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Westchester?
Median rent in Westchester is $1,819/mo (Census), #978 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 30.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Westchester?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Westchester is $508,700, #997 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Westchester?
We have too few school records for Westchester to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Westchester?
The average commute is 29.6 minutes, #1081 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Florida. 9.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Westchester?
Westchester averages 77.5°F over the year, 83.7°F in summer and 70.2°F in winter, with 67.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Westchester walkable?
Westchester scores 15.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (most walkable), #24 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Westchester at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Miami-Dade County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 68% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Westchester?
Miami-Dade County's air had a median air quality index of 47, and 56% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Westchester?
Westchester has 52,032 residents. The median resident of Westchester is 47 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 30.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #783 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 65.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Westchester compare with the rest of Florida?
Westchester ranks #63 of the 80 Florida cities we track, with a score of 48.6 against Florida's statewide 52.8. Its households earn 1% above the Florida median.
What cities are similar in size to Westchester?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Westchester's population of 52,032 are Mooresville, NC (#373 overall), Battle Creek, MI (#1253 overall), Paramount, CA (#1138 overall), West New York, NJ (#498 overall), and Levittown, NY (#13 overall). Westchester is #1063.