Westmont, IL

Census place 1780645 · pop 23,724

D55/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Mental13.4% · top 9%
🚽 Growth-4.8% · bottom 9%
Taxes
1.80% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Population growth (5yr)-4.8%9

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-4.8% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Income inequality0.4915

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.49 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Property-tax burden1.80%15

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.80% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Homeownership55.1%25

U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities

55.1% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level95/10031

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

95/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time27 min33

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

27 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Housing cost$379,10033

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$379,100 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Air quality (AQI)County-level45 AQI39

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

45 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$1,901/mo40

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$1,901/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Unemployment rateCounty-level3.6%51

U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities

3.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access92.2%55

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

92.2% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Poverty rate9.8%58

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

9.8% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property crime rate1072/100k59

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

1072 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Median household income$88,09065

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$88,090 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Adult obesity29.1%79

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

29.1% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Uninsured adults6.6%80

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

6.6% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher50.1%82

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

50.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Violent crime rate59/100k82

U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities

59 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Physical inactivity18.7%84

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

18.7% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level0 days85

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

0 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult smoking9.2%85

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

9.2% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Poor mental health13.4%91

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

13.4% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Frequently asked

Is Westmont, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Westmont scores 55/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is poor mental health and its weakest is population growth (5yr). Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Westmont, IL?
Westmont reports 59 violent crimes per 100k and 1072 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Westmont, IL expensive to live in?
Westmont has a median home value of $379,100 and typical rent around $1,901/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Westmont, IL?
Its weakest measured area is population growth (5yr) (-4.8%) — 9/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Westmont, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is poor mental health (13.4%) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.