At a Glance
Median Income
$70,012
$26,676 per capita
Home Value
$94,100
Zillow: $120,640
Median Rent
$880/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
12.3% poverty 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westwood residents earn a median household income of $70,012 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,676. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% 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 $94,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,640. Median rent is $880/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
10.6% of adults in Westwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
85.7% 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,480
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,012
Per Capita$26,676
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,100
Rent$880
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$120,640
Housing Units2,024
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation649 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 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.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
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.