Westchester CDP (2020), 2007
Westchester’s story
Westchester in pictures
Census counts: 29,272 in 1980, 56,384 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2007 and 4 maps from 1950 on.
Explore the history →WestchesterFL
The city has 52,032 residents and lies in Florida.
Population
52,032
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$509K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
47.0
years
Jobs based here
17,678
Balanced
TownGrade
C+
#265 of 634 in FL
What should you know before moving to Westchester?
Westchester’s weakest subject is cost of living (D−): the typical home is worth about $509K, 6.6 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income. It lags on hazard risk as well: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than just over two thirds of U.S. communities, with hurricanes at the top. Where it does best is walkability: it is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 88% of U.S. towns. The overall grade lands at C+, 265th of 634 in Florida. Set against the rest, it does better than 38% of U.S. towns. The city is home to Florida International University. Its January low is 58°F, above both Florida’s towns (51°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). The biggest place to walk is Tamiami Regional Park, 141 acres with 5.7 miles of trail.
Figures: home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA normals, 1991–2020 · OpenStreetMap.
What makes Westchester stand out
Where Westchester beats most towns.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 88% of U.S. towns
3% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
MIAMI-DADE schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades K-8 Center | PK–8 | 912 |
| Coral Park Elementary School | PK–5 | 782 |
| DR. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary | PK–5 | 540 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Biggest of 2
| College | Students |
|---|---|
| Florida International University | 40,240 |
| St. John Vianney College Seminary | 29 |
Colleges in town
2 colleges
40,269 students on campus
Students are 12% of residents.
A growing town
Westchester has grown 89% from 2010 to 2020
29,862 counted in 2010 and 56,384 in 2020.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts
How Westchester grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Westchester is from typical.
Its grades run from A for walkability (better than 88% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 3%), so the C+ overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingHomes are among the least affordable for local incomesD−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 15.3 of 20; 6.9% of households have no carAOpen →Hazard riskHurricanes top the listCOpen →SchoolsAbove the middle of the towns comparedB+Open →Jobs & income$72K median household incomeBOpen →HealthKeralty Hospital 2.3 miles awayB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors6% conserved landBOpen →HistoryBased on listed places, the town’s age and notable peopleDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 77 attractions →Hard Rock Stadium and 65 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Westchester. Close and well known come first.
Big draw16 mi Stadium & arenaHard Rock Stadium
Big draw10 mi Stadium & arenaNu Stadium
9 mi Stadium & arenaLoanDepot Park
Big draw11 mi Stadium & arenaKaseya Center
in town Stadium & arenaPitbull Stadium
9 mi National ParkEverglades National Park778K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Hard Rock Stadium: elisfkc2, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Nu Stadium: Cuban Boy, CC0 · LoanDepot Park: Roberto Coquis, CC BY 2.0 · Kaseya Center: jjron, GFDL 1.2 · Pitbull Stadium: Comayagua99, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Everglades National Park: Everglades NPS from Homestead, Florida, United States, Public domain
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Getting set up
Moving to Westchester: who provides what
Westchester is unincorporated, so Miami-Dade County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerFPL14.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMiami-Dade Water and Sewer DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMiami-Dade CountyMiami-Dade County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMiami-Dade Supervisor of ElectionsMiami-Dade County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP codes33165, 33174, 33155, 3314433165 57% · 33174 20% · 33155 17% · 33144 6%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Westchester.
Westchester has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Florida.
OutdoorsB
In Westchester, 5.6% of the land is conserved
In Westchester, the trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile. Walkers can cover 7.1 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves.
#128for trails in FL
| Westchester | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.9 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5.6% | 3% | 4.3% |
5.6%
conserved · 290 of 5,174 acres
7.1 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tamiami Regional Park | 5.7 mi | 141 |
| 2. Nature Preserve | 0.5 mi | 9 |
| 3. Banyan Park | 0.3 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Public schools in Westchester beat 72% of Florida districts
Its public schools are run by the Miami-Dade school district. Three of its 20 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. 6 public schools serve Westchester, with 3,262 students in all.
72%of FL districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades K-8 CenterLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 912 | B+ |
| Miami Coral Park Senior HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,082 | C |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 289 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within FL on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
High risk in Westchester, with hurricanes at the top
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 68% of U.S. communities. 133 flood insurance claims have been paid in Westchester since 1979. FEMA puts nearly half of the town’s expected hazard losses down to hurricanes, and 38% to inland flooding. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2017.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
133
paid flood claims since 1979
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
The climate in Westchester brings mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 58.3°, milder than in 100% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 90.7°.
Snow almost never falls. The town’s typical July afternoon high comes in at 91°F.
91°summer high
| Westchester | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 58°F | 51°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 91°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter60–78°
Spring67–84°
Summer75–90°
Fall71–86°
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
With only 0.8 jobs per working resident, most people in Westchester work out of town
The top destinations are Miami (21%), Doral (7%) and Coral Gables (6%). Westchester’s mean commuting time stands at 30 minutes. Half of commuters travel less than 8 miles. It had 17,678 jobs in 2023, down 1,101 from 2013.
7%work in town
| Westchester | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 11% | 14% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Westchester7%
Miami21%
Doral7%
Coral Gables6%
Hialeah4%
8 mi
median commute distance
17,678
jobs based in Westchester
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 88% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer children than Florida overall
19% never finished high school. Westchester: 13% of residents are under 18. Children under 18 are 13% of residents (20% statewide). The midpoint age here is 47 years.
47median age · FL 42.6
| Westchester | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% | 20% | 22% |
| Median age | 47 years | 42.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 20% | 18% |
WestchesterFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma19%
High school27%
Some college12%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 89 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2 points). Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Median age: women 49.3, men 44.5.
| Westchester | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.4% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.8% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.8% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 18.7% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.4% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.7% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.1% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.3% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.9% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HealthB−
Residents of Westchester are less healthy than 50% of U.S. towns
The share of adults in Westchester who have high blood pressure: 33%. The town beats the Florida average on 9 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 7. Two figures for adults in the town: 34% get no exercise outside work, 16% have diabetes.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Westchester | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 18% | 23% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 14% | 8.1% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 25% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Florida
9 better15 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Westchester | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4.8% | 7.2% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 28.5% | 15.9% |
Keralty Hospital
2.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
43rd
percentile among FL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D−
The median home in Westchester sells for about $695K
At 6.6 years of the Miami metro’s $77K median household income, the typical home costs more against local pay than in 80% of Florida towns; that ratio is one input to its D− for cost of living.
65% of households live in a home they own in Westchester. For Westchester, the going rate for rent is $1,819 a month. Homes sold in Westchester spent a median 74 days on the market.
$695Kmedian sale price
| Westchester | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,819 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 72% | 73% |
Market temperature
74
days on market
95.7%
sale-to-list price
29
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Westchester
17pages on Westchester
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
22 within 15 miles of the center of Westchester
Florida International UniversityUniversity or college · Public · WestchesterIn town$6,565 in-state tuitionSt. John Vianney College SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · WestchesterIn town$25,500 tuitionAlbizu University-MiamiUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Miami3.4 mi$13,818 tuition
About 12 of every 100 Westchester residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
College town
12% of Westchester is in college
2 colleges in town.
Florida International University40,240 students on campus
- Admission
- 55%
- Net price
- $9,288
- Graduate
- 74%
- Admission
- 93%
- Net price
- —
- Graduate
- 100%
College Scorecard · IPEDS
About Westchester
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
Westchester is a census-designated place (CDP) and neighborhood in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is part of the Miami metropolitan area of South Florida. Prior to the 2020 U.S. census, the neighboring University Park CDP was merged into Westchester CDP, effectively doubling its geography and population. Per the 2020 census, the population was 56,384.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Area code
- 305
Westchester’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Westchester.
Coral TerraceFountainebleauOlympia HeightsWestwood LakesSweetwaterWestchester
How the neighbors grade
| Town | FL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester | #265 | C+ | D− | — | B+ | B− |
| Coral Terrace | #219 | C+ | D− | — | B+ | B− |
| Fountainebleau | #194 | B− | D | — | B+ | B− |
| Olympia Heights | #139 | B− | D− | — | B+ | B− |
| Westwood Lakes | #330 | C | D− | — | B+ | B− |
| Sweetwater | #351 | C | C− | — | B+ | C |
Westchester, Coral Terrace, Fountainebleau, Olympia Heights, Westwood Lakes and Sweetwater report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Westchester with a neighbor →
Questions about Westchester
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Westchester, FL a good place to live?
Westchester grades C+ overall, better than 38% of U.S. towns and #265 of 634 in Florida. It grades B− for health and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Westchester, FL expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $509,000, 36% above the Florida typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.