At a Glance
Median Income
$62,408
$47,889 per capita
Home Value
$187,300
Zillow: $232,128
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.4%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
12.1% smoking 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westwood residents earn a median household income of $62,408 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,889. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westwood is $187,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,128. Median rent is $1,192/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
49.4% of adults in Westwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population8,968
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density3,147/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,408
Per Capita$47,889
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,300
Rent$1,192
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$232,128
Housing Units4,865
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation944 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.4%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.