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Westwood Hills, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wyandotte County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
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 36.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
91.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Westwood Hills, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$196,250
161% above
$92,258 per capita
Home Value
$548,900
95% above
Zillow: $616,802
Median Rent
$2,125/mo
83% above
36.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
91.5%
172% above
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
7% below
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Westwood Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westwood Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
261%
Home Value
195%
Rent
183%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
272%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westwood Hills a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westwood Hills residents earn a median household income of $196,250 , which is 161% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $92,258. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,055 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westwood Hills is $548,900 , 95% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $616,802. Median rent is $2,125/month, with 36.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Westwood Hills reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,730/100K.

Education

91.5% of adults in Westwood Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (172% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population484
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density8,067/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$196,250
Per Capita$92,258
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269

Housing

A+
Home Value$548,900
Rent$2,125
Ownership97.4%
Zillow$616,802
Housing Units195
Rent Burden36.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,730/100K

Health

Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation904 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+91.5%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+45.6%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Westwood Hills was built in 1938.
19.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.