Living in Westchester, FL
Suburb in Florida
Westchester is a suburb in Florida, home to about 53,000 people, with 3.7 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is Westchester a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 11 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: MIA is 6 mi away
- Lots of culture: museums, zoos and attractions nearby
- Low taxes: no state income tax, 0.75% property tax
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Few dog parks: 24 within 9 mi
- Fewer family amenities than most places
- Pricey housing: a typical 3-bedroom home is about $541k, and rent is $3,130 a month
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Westchester ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Westchester: common questions
What is the cost of living in Westchester?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $541k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $3,130 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 114, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Westchester?
Florida has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 0.75% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Westchester safe?
Westchester isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in Westchester?
Westchester is warm all year: winter days average around 78°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does Westchester get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from hurricanes and flooding: 12 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.34 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Westchester?
The nearest major airport is MIA, about 6 mi away.
How Westchester scores
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