Living in Westwood, Indiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westwood · Census data 2020–2024

Westwood has 584 residents with a median age of 24.7. The median household income is $147,743 (105% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $302,400.

Westwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Westwood at a glance

Population
584
Median age
24.7State: 38.1
Median household income
$147,743State: $71,957
Median home value
$302,400State: $218,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
Average commute
38 min

Is Westwood a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 105% higher than the Indiana median.

Cons: Home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.

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 $302,400, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,333 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Westwood$302,400
Indiana$218,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Indiana$1,062
United States$1,413

Westwood median household income

The median household income in Westwood is $147,743 and the income per person is $38,967. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).

Median household income

Westwood$147,743
Indiana$71,957
United States$80,734

Housing in Westwood: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
160
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
9.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1992
Average household size
4.03

Westwood demographics

Population
584
Median age
24.7
Under 18
43.3%
65 and older
8.2%
Households
145
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westwood ›

Education in Westwood

59.8% of adults 25 and older in Westwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 31.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Westwood59.8%
Indiana29.5%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Westwood

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.3%
Average commute
38 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Westwood vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Westwood584$147,743$302,400—
New Castle17,367$51,606$98,000$781
Cadiz226$101,000$105,600$920
Spiceland840$65,875$118,300$789
Sulphur Springs454$51,250$139,300$993
Kennard415$58,125$110,700$1,089
Dunreith204$57,250$104,200$1,250
Lewisville282$50,208$114,300$875
Shirley1,022$67,083$113,100$615

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Living in Westwood: FAQ

What is the median household income in Westwood, IN?

The median household income in Westwood is $147,743, 105% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $302,400, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.

Is Westwood, IN a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 105% higher than the Indiana median. Minuses: home values 39% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.

What is the median age in Westwood?

The median age in Westwood is 24.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).

How long is the commute in Westwood?

The average commute to work in Westwood is 38 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Westwood?

The unemployment rate in Westwood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Westwood?

59.8% 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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