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Westmont, Illinois

Westmont, Illinois, in Du Page county, is 7 miles NE of Bolingbrook, Illinois (center to center) and 17 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 24,554 people people live in Westmont.

The People and Families of Westmont

In Westmont, about 49% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Westmont, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Approximately 22% of Westmont is non-white. In Westmont you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westmont had a median family income of $64,472. Overall, families in Westmont are likely to be financially secure. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Westmont is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($8,500) in Westmont than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Westmont Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Westmont, about 55% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Westmont. The average property tax bill in the village is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Westmont, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Westmont, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in the village is the public transportation system.

High Points

Westmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Westmont Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Westmont Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Westmont Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 10%Westmont Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 11%Westmont Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Westmont College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Westmont Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Westmont, IL

Comparing Westmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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