At a Glance
Median Income
$87,341
$34,233 per capita
Home Value
$465,000
Zillow: $604,607
Median Rent
$2,243/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
79.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
10.8% smoking rate
How Westwood Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westwood Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westwood Lakes 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 Lakes residents earn a median household income of $87,341 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,233. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westwood Lakes is $465,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $604,607. Median rent is $2,243/month, with 39.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
27.4% of adults in Westwood Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
79.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood Lakes has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,768
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density6,487/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born60.7%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,341
Per Capita$34,233
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
B+
Home Value$465,000
Rent$2,243
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$604,607
Housing Units3,390
Rent Burden39.5%
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+79.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood Lakes was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Miami International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
60.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.