Westchester, FL — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Miami-Dade County · Florida
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Westchester based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
53,082
2023 ACS
Median Income
$75,905
2023
Median Home Value
$473,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,734
2023
Median Age
46.8
Unemployment
3.7%
Cost of Living Index
146.4
100 = national avg
Westchester is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, with a population of 53,082 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Westchester is one of the communities in Florida.
The median household income in Westchester is $75,905, and the median home value is $473,300. The cost of living index is 146.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,734 per month. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, and the median age is 46.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
53,082
Male
24,450
46.1%
Female
28,632
53.9%
Median Age
46.8
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
21.6%
High School or Higher
41.0%
Foreign Born
63.0%
Veterans
1.5%
Married
39.8%
Avg Household Size
2.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.000
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Two or More
52.5%
Foreign Born
63.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
87.5%
46,457 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
50,818
English Only
12.4%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
43,191 speakers
Limited English
42.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
57.6%
Limited English Proficiency
42.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
796
1.5% of population
Disability Rate
29.1%
232 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$58,997
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
759
95.4%
Female Veterans
37
4.6%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$58,997
Non-Veteran Income
$28,457
Difference
$30,540
107.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
232
Without Disability
564
Disability Rate
29.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
5,726
#1 Ancestry
American
2.4% (1,252)
#2 Ancestry
Italian
1.1% (590)
#3 Ancestry
French
0.8% (438)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
17,552
Family Households
13,174
75.1%
Married Couples
8,405
47.9%
Non-Family Households
4,378
24.9%
Single Mother Households
3,436
19.6%
Single Father Households
1,333
7.6%
Living Alone
3,564
20.3%
Children Under 18
Total Children
5,827
In Married Couple
3,753
64.4%
With Single Mother
1,456
25.0%
With Single Father
618
10.6%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$84,088
Married Couple Income
$103,236
Single Mother Income
$59,422
Single Father Income
$76,011
Avg Family Size
2.8
Avg Non-Family Size
2.9
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,341
Grandparents Responsible
57
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$75,905
+4% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,993
-9% vs national
Poverty Rate
9.6%
-30% vs national
Gini Index
0.4483
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
3.7%
-29% vs national
SNAP Recipients
23.4%
of households
How Westchester Compares
Westchester vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Westchester is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Westchester, FL has a median household income of $75,905, making it the 10,103rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher median household income than 64% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Westchester, FL has a per capita income of $33,993, making it the 13,173rd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher per capita income than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Westchester, FL has a poverty rate of 9.6%, making it the 17,269th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher poverty rate than 45% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Westchester, FL has a unemployment rate of 3.7%, making it the 15,442nd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher unemployment rate than 50% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Westchester. The median household income here is $75,905.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
-24% vs FL avg
Labor Force
28,401
Employed
27,348
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
41.0%
of adults 25+
Median Age
46.8
Work from Home
8.6%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$104.1K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
146.4
100 = national avg
+46.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$64,419
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$152,262
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,995
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,436
per month
The median household income in Westchester, FL is $75,905, which is 3.7% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,993. The poverty rate of 9.6% is lower than the FL state average of 13.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4483, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 28,401. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 146.4, which is 46.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 206.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $64,419 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median List Price
$827,500
Price Per Sq Ft
$460
Days on Market
41
Active Inventory
106
Months of Supply
7.1
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
6.7%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
24.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
93.4%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
15
New Listings
34
Pending Sales
25
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$460
Median List $/SF
$448
Westchester vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Westchester is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Westchester, FL has a median home value of $473,300, making it the 3,300th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher median home value than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Westchester, FL has a median rent of $1,734, making it the 2,753rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher median rent than 88% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Westchester, FL has a price per square foot of $460, making it the 1,403rd highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher price per square foot than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Westchester, FL has a rent burden of 27.4%, making it the 2,123rd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Westchester has a higher rent burden than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$473,300
Median Rent
$1,734
Total Housing Units
18,256
Vacancy Rate
3.9%
Owner Occupied
68.1%
Renter Occupied
31.9%
Median Property Tax
$3,537
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,413
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,537
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.75%
of home value
Median Home Value
$473,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,888
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,537) by the median home value ($473,300). In Westchester, FL, this works out to an effective rate of 0.75%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Westchester, FL is $710,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 41 days on the market. 6.7% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 7.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $460. The median rent is $1,734 per month (Census ACS). About 68.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 18,256 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,537. The effective tax rate is 0.75%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Westchester. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.6
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
75.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.9
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
43
Public Assistance
$2.0B
Individual Assistance
$165.4M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
23 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | $2.6M | $14K |
| Hurricane Milton → | Hurricane | Oct 2024 | — | — |
| Hurricane Nicole → | Hurricane | Dec 2022 | $189K | — |
| Tropical Storm Nicole → | Tropical Storm | Nov 2022 | — | — |
| Hurricane Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | $923K | $4K |
| Tropical Storm Ian → | Hurricane | Sep 2022 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Elsa → | Severe Storm | Jul 2021 | — | — |
| Surfside Building Collapse → | Other | Jun 2021 | $54.2M | — |
| Hurricane Isaias → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | $129K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $633.9M | $13.2M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dorian → | Hurricane | Aug 2019 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | $438.7M | $99.7M |
| Hurricane Irma → | Hurricane | Sep 2017 | — | — |
| Hurricane Matthew → | Hurricane | Oct 2016 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Debby → | Severe Storm(s) | Jul 2012 | $50K | — |
| Tropical Storm Fay → | Severe Storm(s) | Aug 2008 | $13K | — |
| Tropical Storm Fay → | Severe Storm | Aug 2008 | $1.8M | — |
| Hurricane Wilma → | Hurricane | Oct 2005 | $392.2M | $37.3M |
| Tropical Storm Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $1.9M | — |
Showing 20 of 53 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
62,001
Total Claims Paid
$854,895,303
Avg Claim Payout
$13,788
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
118
Federal Funding
$121,060,645
Properties Protected
180
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
9.15
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 67 | $17,513,777 |
| 205.7: Retrofitting Private Structures - Wind | 22 | $24,650,255 |
| 405.1: Other Minor Flood Control | 7 | $5,569,161 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 5 | $38,331,984 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 3 | $17,151,657 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Westchester has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, lightning, coastal flood. The area has had 43 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (23 declarations). 62,001 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,024,407,401 in public assistance recovery funding. $165,418,194 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 118 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.0%
10.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
28.5%
17.9pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.3%
Arthritis
20.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.0%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
31.9%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
8.5%
Westchester has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.0%, 10.5pp below the national average. About 28.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Keralty Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keralty Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | Yes |
| Nicklaus Children'S Hospital | 2.7 mi | Childrens | — | Yes |
| Hca Florida Kendall Hospital | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| South Miami Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Larkin Community Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
78.2%
-1% vs national
Public Transit
0.5%
-40% vs national
Work From Home
8.6%
-8% vs national
Carpool
9.4%
Walk / Bike
2.3%
combined
How Westchester's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Westchester, FL covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.6% work from home, which is below the FL state average of 13.8%. 9.4% of workers carpool. 2.0% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
89.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
72.1%
of households
No Internet
7.8%
of households
Total Households
17,552
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.4%
of households
Smartphone
90.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
77.2%
of households
Tablet
54.2%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.1¢
per kWh
-23% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Commercial Rate
11.0¢
per kWh
-26% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Industrial Rate
8.5¢
per kWh
-23% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$156
residential
+7% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
17% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Florida averages 14.1¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $156. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Westchester vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
89.3% of households in Westchester have broadband internet access. 72.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 15.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.8% of households have no internet access. 12.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Westchester is located in Miami-Dade County, FL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Westchester.
Election Overview
Source: Miami-Dade County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
480,355
43.9%
GOP Votes
605,590
55.4%
Total Votes
1,094,093
Margin
R+11.5%
Shift from 2020
R+18.8pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 480,355 | 605,590 | 1,094,093 | 43.9% | 55.4% | R+11.5 |
| 2020 | 617,864 | 532,833 | 1,156,816 | 53.4% | 46.1% | D+7.4 |
| 2016 | 623,006 | 333,666 | 978,670 | 63.7% | 34.1% | D+29.6 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Miami-Dade County recorded 1,094,093 total votes. Republicans won the county with 55.4% of the vote compared to 43.9% for Democrats, a margin of R+11.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+18.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Miami-Dade County has shifted 41.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
37
Total Population
1,299,776
Avg Median Income
-$17,943,204
Avg Home Value
-$35,527,177
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33010 | 42,132 | $45,449 | $346,500 | $1,318 | 4.3 |
| 33012 | 69,408 | $45,818 | $355,600 | $1,562 | 5.9 |
| 33013 | 29,100 | $57,242 | $407,400 | $1,488 | 3.8 |
| 33101 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 33122 | 1,988 | $83,152 | $1,284,700 | $2,437 | 2.4 |
| 33125 | 55,449 | $40,940 | $377,600 | $1,427 | 3.9 |
| 33126 | 47,038 | $55,722 | $299,800 | $1,651 | 5.4 |
| 33128 | 9,018 | $36,308 | N/A | $1,316 | 0.4 |
| 33129 | 14,717 | $102,969 | $573,900 | $2,241 | 1.4 |
| 33130 | 32,363 | $57,933 | $479,800 | $1,656 | 1.1 |
| 33133 | 34,651 | $92,734 | $906,800 | $1,945 | 4.2 |
| 33134 | 36,937 | $92,009 | $660,200 | $1,818 | 5.2 |
| 33135 | 35,053 | $37,757 | $396,700 | $1,315 | 2.1 |
| 33136 | 16,611 | $43,481 | $352,700 | $1,337 | 1.4 |
| 33142 | 56,437 | $37,900 | $298,000 | $1,289 | 10.9 |
| 33143 | 32,167 | $80,924 | $768,900 | $1,823 | 7.8 |
| 33144 | 26,288 | $59,207 | $440,600 | $1,730 | 3.1 |
| 33145 | 29,454 | $70,592 | $560,300 | $1,769 | 2.5 |
| 33146 | 18,861 | $124,712 | $1,141,800 | $2,774 | 3.1 |
| 33155 | 43,133 | $79,271 | $505,000 | $1,871 | 7.4 |
| 33156 | 32,708 | $134,720 | $1,063,100 | $1,936 | 13.9 |
| 33157 | 69,605 | $80,364 | $478,300 | $1,493 | 14.9 |
| 33158 | 6,029 | $180,357 | $935,800 | $3,501 | 2.8 |
| 33165 | 50,471 | $84,086 | $476,100 | $1,796 | 7.5 |
| 33166 | 26,925 | $78,166 | $489,200 | $1,766 | 8.0 |
| 33172 | 39,465 | $61,733 | $260,200 | $1,926 | 6.4 |
| 33173 | 32,042 | $83,053 | $460,500 | $1,935 | 5.5 |
| 33174 | 35,056 | $59,599 | $379,000 | $1,786 | 3.1 |
| 33175 | 49,611 | $79,711 | $456,600 | $1,943 | 7.9 |
| 33176 | 52,190 | $80,437 | $568,400 | $1,666 | 12.1 |
| 33178 | 65,515 | $91,338 | $499,300 | $2,609 | 61.1 |
| 33182 | 12,685 | $96,992 | $473,200 | $2,329 | 3.5 |
| 33183 | 33,811 | $67,741 | $372,000 | $1,880 | 5.5 |
| 33184 | 19,618 | $77,443 | $418,200 | $1,926 | 2.5 |
| 33185 | 29,124 | $107,146 | $496,700 | $2,769 | 6.9 |
| 33186 | 67,597 | $86,481 | $422,300 | $2,021 | 12.4 |
| 33193 | 46,519 | $74,646 | $422,600 | $1,789 | 7.6 |
Westchester, FL has 37 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,299,776. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$17,943,204. The average median home value is -$35,527,177. The average median monthly rent is -$18,016,185.
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