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Westville, Indiana, in La Porte county, is 23 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 44 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town contains a population of approximately 2,116.
In Westville, about 52% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Westville. Unmarried people abound in the town.
In 2000, Westville had a median family income of $44,524.
Political donors in Westville favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $550. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Westville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.
In Westville, 97% of commuters drive to work. In Westville, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Comparing Westville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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