At a Glance
Median Income
$105,833
$47,207 per capita
Home Value
$335,300
Zillow: $116,773
Violent Crime
0/100K
227/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
63.1%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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
4.4 / 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 $105,833 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,207. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westwood is $335,300 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,773. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Westwood reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 227/100K.
Education
63.1% of adults in Westwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population467
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,833
Per Capita$47,207
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$335,300
Rent
Ownership99.4%
Zillow$116,773
Housing Units2,024
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property227/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation649 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+63.1%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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