Living in Westwood, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westwood · Census data 2020–2024
Westwood has 16,318 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $223,125 (115% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $1,041,500, the median rent is $2,553/month.
Westwood at a glance
- Population
- 16,318
- Median age
- 43.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $223,125State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $1,041,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,553/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Westwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 115% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 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 $1,041,500, 213% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,553 per month, which is 41.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Westwood median household income
The median household income in Westwood is $223,125 and the income per person is $94,692. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Westwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,796
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.88
Westwood demographics
- Population
- 16,318
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 5,592
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westwood ›
Education in Westwood
72.4% of adults 25 and older in Westwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 37.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westwood
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 59.5%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Westwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | 16,318 | $223,125 | $1,041,500 | $2,553 |
| Norwood | 31,542 | $107,030 | $651,700 | $2,116 |
| Dedham | 25,237 | $128,955 | $661,800 | $2,042 |
| Dover | 5,930 | $250,001 | $1,340,300 | $2,917 |
| Needham | 32,459 | $214,308 | $1,188,500 | $2,409 |
| Medfield | 13,068 | $235,800 | $911,100 | $2,035 |
| Walpole | 26,388 | $171,500 | $687,100 | $2,205 |
| Canton | 24,748 | $143,381 | $710,600 | $2,315 |
| Wellesley | 30,347 | $250,001 | $1,582,700 | $2,886 |
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What is the median household income in Westwood, MA?
The median household income in Westwood is $223,125, 115% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $1,041,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Westwood?
The median gross rent in Westwood is $2,553 per month, about 41.1% of household income.
Is Westwood, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 115% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Westwood?
The median age in Westwood is 43.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Westwood?
The average commute to work in Westwood is 30 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westwood?
The unemployment rate in Westwood is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westwood?
72.4% 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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