At a Glance
Home Value
$176,500
Zillow: $436,411
Median Rent
$901/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
17.0% smoking rate
How Westwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westwood a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westwood is $176,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $436,411. Median rent is $901/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
6.3% of adults in Westwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population769
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density138/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,101
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$1,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
Home Value$176,500
Rent$901
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$436,411
Housing Units966
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,792/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,109 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.