Living in Westwood, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westwood · Census data 2020–2024
Westwood has 4,473 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $73,511 (15% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $92,200, the median rent is $853/month.
Westwood at a glance
- Population
- 4,473
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $73,511State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $92,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $853/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Westwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westwood the median home value is $92,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Westwood median household income
The median household income in Westwood is $73,511 and the income per person is $26,620. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Westwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,838
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.57
Westwood demographics
- Population
- 4,473
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 1,695
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westwood ›
Education in Westwood
14.7% of adults 25 and older in Westwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westwood
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Westwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | 4,473 | $73,511 | $92,200 | $853 |
| Bellefonte | 1,419 | $117,250 | $282,600 | $1,726 |
| Ironville | 411 | $36,856 | — | — |
| Ashland | 21,295 | $52,715 | $125,000 | $872 |
| Russell | 3,676 | $76,182 | $211,900 | $743 |
| Coal Grove | 2,022 | $61,250 | $94,500 | $939 |
| Ironton | 10,768 | $47,648 | $106,700 | $782 |
| Flatwoods | 7,269 | $59,972 | $114,600 | $940 |
| Raceland | 2,265 | $57,222 | $128,400 | $855 |
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What is the median household income in Westwood, KY?
The median household income in Westwood is $73,511, 15% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $92,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Westwood?
The median gross rent in Westwood is $853 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Westwood, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
What is the median age in Westwood?
The median age in Westwood is 39.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Westwood?
The average commute to work in Westwood is 22 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westwood?
The unemployment rate in Westwood is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westwood?
14.7% 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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