Westwood Hills, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan Area

Westwood Hills is a small town in Kansas with a population of 484. Residents earn $196,250 per year, which is 161% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
484 Population 8,067/sq mi density
$196,250 Median Income $92,258 per capita
$548,900 Home Value $616,802 Zillow
$2,125 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$196,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$548,900 home value, $2,125/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $196,250
161% higher than US avg
Home Value $548,900
95% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 91.5%
172% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,125
83% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.8%
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Westwood Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population484
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density8,067/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A+
Median Income$196,250
Per Capita$92,258
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,517M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$548,900
Rent$2,125
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$616,802

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation904 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+91.5%
High School+97.6%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute20 min
Libraries9

Is Westwood Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westwood Hills receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Westwood Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westwood Hills is $196,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 161% above $75,149. This places Westwood Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westwood Hills is $548,900, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,125 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Westwood Hills is a highly educated community — 91.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Westwood Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 11.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Westwood Hills has a population of 484 with a density of 8,067 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.6%), with 1.7% Hispanic.

Population

484
Total Population
8,067
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Westwood Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westwood Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westwood Hills is $196,250, which is 161% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Westwood Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$196,250
161% above US avg
Per Capita Income$92,258
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
IRS Avg AGI$51,724

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,055
County GDP$15,517M

Business (County)

Restaurants295
Healthcare329
Retail441
Manufacturing175

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,809
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Work from Home19.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Westwood Hills is $548,900, 95% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,125 (83% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $616,802.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$548,900
95% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$616,802

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,125
83% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,809
37% above US avg
Effective Rate0.88%
In Westwood Hills, 29.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.8% report depression. 16.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westwood Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.8%
7% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma9.5%
COPD3.7%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity16.1%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress13.5%
Physical Distress8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.3%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death11,751/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.0/10
Exercise Access92.7%
Healthcare Facilities329

Crime Rates: Westwood Hills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Safety Score

Westwood Hills has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall11.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation904 ft (276 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density8,067/sq mi
Coordinates39.0389°N, 94.6097°W
County FIPS20209
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 91.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (172% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.3%
D 61.1%

Winner: Democrat by 23.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+91.5%
172% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score5.80
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density8,067/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities329
Restaurants295
Retail Stores441

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Work from Home19.2%

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