At a Glance
Median Income
$62,216
$33,816 per capita
Home Value
$176,500
Zillow: $215,324
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
458/100K
1,374/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.9% smoking rate
How Westland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westland residents earn a median household income of $62,216 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,816. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westland is $176,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,324. Median rent is $1,113/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Westland reports 458 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,374/100K. The murder rate is 3.7/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Westland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westland has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population84,155
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,119/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,216
Per Capita$33,816
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$176,500
Rent$1,113
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$215,324
Housing Units37,862
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent458/100K
Property1,374/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault355/100K
Burglary197/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation686 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Westland was founded in 1966.
The median home in Westland was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.