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Westwood, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
11,221 Population 4,965/sq mi density
$169,026 Median Income $64,396 per capita
$587,700 Home Value $742,128 Zillow
$2,351 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$169,026 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$587,700 home value, $2,351/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Westwood, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$169,026
125% above
$64,396 per capita
Home Value
$587,700
108% above
Zillow: $742,128
Median Rent
$2,351/mo
102% above
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.8%
66% above
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
225%
Home Value
208%
Rent
202%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westwood a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 — Great
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 1.9% (47% 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 $742,128. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 674/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population11,221
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density4,965/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$169,026
Per Capita$64,396
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

A+
Home Value$587,700
Rent$2,351
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$742,128
Housing Units4,538
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property674/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary207/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.