Cost of Living in Westville, NJ

Population 4,285 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Westville can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $184,000 against $78,333 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.1% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Westville sits roughly 10 miles south of Philadelphia. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 60
Rent 83

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Westville

The median home value in Westville is $183,500 — 40% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,096/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,333/year is 5% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 65.2°F and lows of 47.3°F, with about 23.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Westville has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$183,500
40% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$109,628
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 60.9%
Renter-occupied 39.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,096
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,710/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.2 min
16% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.9%
Carpooled
12.6%
Public transit
6.9%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
8.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$78,333
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,174
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
27% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Labor Force Participation
71.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.2%
Graduate degree 5.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 44.1
Female median age 42.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
65.2°F
Avg Low
47.3°F
Annual Precip
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
23.1"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 414453657483888679675646
Low °F 262834445464706861493931
Precip" 3.132.753.963.473.344.044.384.294.403.472.913.97
Snow" 7.18.43.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.23.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.5%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
123
PM2.5 days
198
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Westville, NJ?

Westville has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Westville, NJ?

The median gross rent in Westville is $1,096 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Westville?

The median home value in Westville is $183,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Westville?

The median household income in Westville is $78,333 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Westville, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Westville is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Westville, NJ affordable?

Yes, Westville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Westville?

Westville has average high temperatures of 65.2°F and average lows of 47.3°F. Annual precipitation is 44.1". Average annual snowfall is 23.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Westville at a Glance

Population
4,285
Median Income
$78,333
Home Value
$183,500
Median Rent
$1,096/mo
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg High Temp
65.2°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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