Living in Westland, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westland · Census data 2020–2024
Westland has 83,633 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $62,076 (15% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $184,600, the median rent is $1,158/month.
Westland at a glance
- Population
- 83,633
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $62,076State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $184,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,158/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Westland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westland the median home value is $184,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,158 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,360 a month in housing costs.
Westland median household income
The median household income in Westland is $62,076 and the income per person is $34,530. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Westland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 38,299
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.30
Westland demographics
- Population
- 83,633
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 35,932
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westland ›
Education in Westland
23% of adults 25 and older in Westland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westland
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Westland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westland | 83,633 | $62,076 | $184,600 | $1,158 |
| Garden City | 26,739 | $67,294 | $168,800 | $1,150 |
| Wayne | 17,310 | $59,038 | $157,800 | $974 |
| Inkster | 25,428 | $39,252 | $80,400 | $1,170 |
| Dearborn Heights | 61,771 | $60,391 | $185,100 | $1,331 |
| Livonia | 93,851 | $98,460 | $281,100 | $1,322 |
| Plymouth | 9,214 | $112,145 | $448,600 | $1,217 |
| Romulus | 24,831 | $69,151 | $159,500 | $1,049 |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | $65,324 | $218,800 | $1,327 |
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What is the median household income in Westland, MI?
The median household income in Westland is $62,076, 15% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westland?
The median home value in Westland is $184,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Westland?
The median gross rent in Westland is $1,158 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Westland, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Westland?
The median age in Westland is 38.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Westland?
The average commute to work in Westland is 25 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westland?
The unemployment rate in Westland is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westland?
23% of adults in Westland 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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