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Westmont, IL

Westmont, IL.

Population: 24,231 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Westmont, IL is $415,587 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $460,500 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,988/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$415,587

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$415,587
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.3%
10-year appreciation
+53.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$415,587
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$460,500
Median list price
$565,000
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
+15.8%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
103.3%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,988/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,580/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,690/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,450/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Maercker SD 60, CUSD 201
Schools include
Maercker Elem School, C E Miller Elem School, J T Manning Elem School, Westmont High School, Westmont Jr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lenz Oil Service, Inc. (6.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
146
Days with Moderate air quality
202
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
234

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
565
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
329,434
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
274,718

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Brookeridge Air Park (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
49
Hospitals include
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, COPLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
160
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,532 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
35.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$6,339
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
572,803
Average weekly wage
$1,507
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
784

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WestmontState medianUS median
Median home value$415,587$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$460,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,988/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,339$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Westmont, IL?
$415,587.
What is the median sale price in Westmont, IL?
$460,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Westmont, IL?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Westmont, IL?
Typical rent: $1,988/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Westmont, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Westmont, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Westmont, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westmont, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westmont, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Westmont, IL?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Westmont, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westmont, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westmont, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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