History

Prior to 1889, The Village of Westmont was a small farming community. Following the Great Johnstown Flood of 1889, the Cambria Iron Company, the City of Johnstown’s major industry, planned the safer hilltop section as a suburban residential district and built the Inclined Plane for direct access to the City. The Borough of Westmont was created by Decree of the Court of Quarter Sessions of Cambria County, from parts of Upper Yoder Township and Lower Yoder Township, on June 13, 1892.

Statistics (U.S. Census)

• Population: 5,181 (Largest Borough in Cambria County)
• Median Age: 50.2
• Registered Businesses: 399
• Housing Units: 2,307
• Street Miles: 26.77
• Square Miles: 2.47
• Median Family Income: $70,441
• Assessed valuation of taxable property: $61,152,040
• Borough Real Estate Taxes (2019): 23.00 Mills
• Garbage Fees (2018)
  • Curb: $155
  • Backyard $255
  • ($15 discount if paid by 2/28)