At a Glance
Median Income
$102,500
$60,452 per capita
Home Value
$384,500
Zillow: $418,551
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.9%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westwood residents earn a median household income of $102,500 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,452. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% 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 is $384,500 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $418,551. Median rent is $1,900/month, with 23.0% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Westwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,730/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
73.9% of adults in Westwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(119% above the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood 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
Population1,851
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density4,515/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,500
Per Capita$60,452
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A+
Home Value$384,500
Rent$1,900
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$418,551
Housing Units907
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,730/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary529/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death11,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation954 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.9%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+32.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute16 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood was built in 1950.
28.4% 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.
6.5% 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.
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