Living in Westwood, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westwood · Census data 2020–2024
Westwood has 1,063 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $59,375 (40% lower than the California median), the median home value is $147,000, the median rent is $947/month.
Westwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westwood at a glance
- Population
- 1,063
- Median age
- 47.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $59,375State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $147,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $947/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Westwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westwood the median home value is $147,000, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $947 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,486 a month in housing costs.
Westwood median household income
The median household income in Westwood is $59,375 and the income per person is $24,631. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Westwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 975
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 49.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.18
49.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Westwood has many vacation and second homes.
Westwood demographics
- Population
- 1,063
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 488
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westwood ›
Education in Westwood
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Westwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westwood
- Unemployment rate
- 22.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 33%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Westwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | 1,063 | $59,375 | $147,000 | $947 |
| Clear Creek | 172 | $51,278 | $230,800 | — |
| Hamilton Branch | 480 | $109,118 | $367,600 | — |
| East Shore | 142 | $70,263 | $453,100 | — |
| Lake Almanor Peninsula | 412 | $66,458 | $545,700 | — |
| Lake Almanor Country Club | 469 | $80,917 | $648,900 | — |
| Lake Almanor West | 463 | $184,286 | $696,300 | — |
| Chester | 1,759 | $47,129 | $304,800 | $1,110 |
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What is the median household income in Westwood, CA?
The median household income in Westwood is $59,375, 40% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westwood?
The median home value in Westwood is $147,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Westwood?
The median gross rent in Westwood is $947 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Westwood, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 22.7%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Westwood?
The median age in Westwood is 47.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Westwood?
The average commute to work in Westwood is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westwood?
The unemployment rate in Westwood is 22.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westwood?
15.4% of adults in Westwood have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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