Living in Westwood Hills, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westwood Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Westwood Hills has 469 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $190,625 (157% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $564,000, the median rent is $3,250/month.
Westwood Hills is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westwood Hills at a glance
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 38.3State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $190,625State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $564,000State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $3,250/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 87.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Westwood Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 157% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.9%.
Cons: Home values 160% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Westwood Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westwood Hills the median home value is $564,000, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,250 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,010 a month in housing costs.
Westwood Hills median household income
The median household income in Westwood Hills is $190,625 and the income per person is $98,968. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Westwood Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 204
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.51
Westwood Hills demographics
- Population
- 469
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westwood Hills ›
Education in Westwood Hills
87.1% of adults 25 and older in Westwood Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 52.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westwood Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Westwood Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Hills | 469 | $190,625 | $564,000 | $3,250 |
| Westwood | 2,093 | $118,250 | $404,200 | $1,921 |
| Mission Woods | 184 | $163,750 | $750,000 | — |
| Fairway | 4,159 | $152,574 | $618,000 | $1,944 |
| Roeland Park | 6,763 | $88,774 | $276,200 | $1,582 |
| Mission Hills | 3,548 | $250,001 | $1,237,800 | — |
| Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $289,100 | $1,194 |
| Prairie Village | 22,874 | $113,530 | $435,700 | $1,794 |
| Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $263,300 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in Westwood Hills, KS?
The median household income in Westwood Hills is $190,625, 157% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westwood Hills?
The median home value in Westwood Hills is $564,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Westwood Hills?
The median gross rent in Westwood Hills is $3,250 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Westwood Hills, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 157% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.9%. Minuses: home values 160% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Westwood Hills?
The median age in Westwood Hills is 38.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Westwood Hills?
The average commute to work in Westwood Hills is 20 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westwood Hills?
The unemployment rate in Westwood Hills is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westwood Hills?
87.1% of adults in Westwood Hills 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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