Living in Westwood Lakes, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westwood Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Westwood Lakes has 10,553 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $86,040 (15% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $518,500, the median rent is $2,472/month.
Westwood Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 10,553
- Median age
- 47.6State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $86,040State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $518,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,472/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Westwood Lakes a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Westwood Lakes
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westwood Lakes the median home value is $518,500, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,472 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,309 a month in housing costs.
Westwood Lakes median household income
The median household income in Westwood Lakes is $86,040 and the income per person is $34,857. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Westwood Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,382
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 1.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.13
Westwood Lakes demographics
- Population
- 10,553
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 15.8%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 3,336
- Foreign-born
- 61.3%
- Veterans
- 0.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westwood Lakes ›
Education in Westwood Lakes
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Westwood Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westwood Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Westwood Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Lakes | 10,553 | $86,040 | $518,500 | $2,472 |
| Sunset | 13,535 | $109,401 | $601,300 | $2,118 |
| Westchester | 52,032 | $72,262 | $508,700 | $1,819 |
| Olympia Heights | 12,399 | $108,958 | $557,500 | $2,124 |
| Kendale Lakes | 52,622 | $71,621 | $404,500 | $1,968 |
| Tamiami | 49,752 | $78,353 | $482,100 | $1,939 |
| Glenvar Heights | 19,395 | $72,118 | $545,400 | $1,973 |
| Fountainebleau | 55,665 | $64,908 | $320,200 | $2,094 |
| Kendall | 79,562 | $87,325 | $567,900 | $1,905 |
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What is the median household income in Westwood Lakes, FL?
The median household income in Westwood Lakes is $86,040, 15% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westwood Lakes?
The median home value in Westwood Lakes is $518,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Westwood Lakes?
The median gross rent in Westwood Lakes is $2,472 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Westwood Lakes, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Westwood Lakes?
The median age in Westwood Lakes is 47.6 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Westwood Lakes?
The average commute to work in Westwood Lakes is 31 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westwood Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Westwood Lakes is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westwood Lakes?
26.2% of adults in Westwood Lakes 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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