At a Glance
Median Income
$169,026
$64,396 per capita
Home Value
$587,700
Zillow: $777,235
Median Rent
$2,351/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
52/100K
253/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
8.4% 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $169,026 , which is 125% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,396. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westwood is $587,700 , 108% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $777,235. Median rent is $2,351/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Westwood reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 253/100K.
Education
55.8% of adults in Westwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population11,221
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density4,965/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.5%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$169,026
Per Capita$64,396
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A+
Home Value$587,700
Rent$2,351
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$777,235
Housing Units4,538
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property253/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation72 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Westwood was built in 1956.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
18.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.