Population 3,224 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westchester Estates
Household size in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.92 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.72 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Westchester Estates is a place of small households, averaging 1.72 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.94 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Westchester Estates has smaller households than at least four in five Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.6 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.0 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Westchester Estates is 37.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. That is in line with the rest of the Indianapolis area. Compared with other Indianapolis neighborhoods, though, Westchester Estates is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Westchester Estates than nationally: 13.4%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westchester Estates
Renters in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 88.3% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Westchester Estates rent: 93.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 67.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Westchester Estates has the highest share of renters of any Indianapolis neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Westchester Estates than nationally: 6.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Indianapolis area as a whole looks much the same. Westchester Estates has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Westchester Estates is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Indianapolis area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $776 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $798 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,121 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$345 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in Westchester Estates pays $1,121 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 24.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westchester Estates
Bachelor's degrees in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.1% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.2% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Westchester Estates is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Westchester Estates has a higher share of college graduates than most Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.4% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.4% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Westchester Estates is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Indianapolis area.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westchester Estates
| Period | Westchester Estates | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Westchester Estates has been strong: just 1.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of Indianapolis' 29 neighborhoods, only two have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westchester Estates compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Estates | 1.72 | 37.3 | 13.4% | 93.1% | 6.6% | 1985 | $1,121 | 47.2% | 91.9% | 1.3% |
| North Willow Farms | 2.62 | 34.7 | 12.1% | 63.2% | 13.0% | 1977 | $1,505 | 48.8% | 92.2% | 3.3% |
| Nora | 1.69 | 40.1 | 3.8% | 77.4% | 17.7% | 1984 | $1,434 | 57.3% | 91.0% | 3.5% |
| Broad Ripple | 1.98 | 34.6 | 4.4% | 36.7% | 6.8% | 1956 | $1,520 | 78.5% | 97.3% | 2.3% |
| Meridian-Kessler | 2.39 | 36.7 | 6.6% | 29.1% | 10.1% | 1941 | $1,331 | 75.7% | 98.0% | 1.1% |
| Bayswater | 2.14 | 39.2 | 17.1% | 55.9% | 6.3% | 1989 | $1,330 | 47.6% | 87.4% | 8.6% |
| Venerable Flackville | 2.40 | 34.1 | 11.4% | 82.0% | 11.0% | 1970 | $1,080 | 22.2% | 89.8% | 5.2% |
| Eagledale | 3.42 | 29.0 | 21.8% | 59.1% | 9.5% | 1964 | $1,245 | 7.5% | 66.2% | 9.8% |
| Mapleton-Fall Creek | 2.57 | 33.1 | 12.2% | 51.3% | 17.9% | 1939 | $1,269 | 46.2% | 91.3% | 5.9% |
| Highland Vicinity | 1.95 | 38.7 | 14.1% | 39.4% | 21.0% | 1939 | $1,132 | 24.3% | 86.3% | 8.3% |
| Aspen Ridge | 1.66 | 36.8 | 21.1% | 80.9% | 6.0% | 1988 | $1,107 | 38.4% | 97.4% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Rosedale Park, Detroit, MI · Mission Lake, Kansas City, MO · Moncrief Park, Jacksonville, FL · Monfort Heights South, Cincinnati, OH · Monterey Lakes, Largo, FL · Moon Lake Estates, Moon Lake, FL · Mordecai, Raleigh, NC · New Auburn, Auburn, ME · North Village, Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Northeast Heights, Wichita, KS
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westchester Estates. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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