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Westwood Lakes, FL
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Westwood Lakes, FL
At a Glance
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)
Is Westwood Lakes a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% 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.
Safety & Crime
Westwood Lakes reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,099/100K.
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 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.