Living in Westwood, Missouri

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

Westwood has 338 residents with a median age of 57.2. The median household income is $237,500 (236% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $1,017,900, the median rent is $2,250/month.

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

Westwood at a glance

Population
338
Median age
57.2State: 39
Median household income
$237,500State: $70,702
Median home value
$1,017,900State: $230,300
Median rent
$2,250/moState: $1,033
Homeowners
97%
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
Average commute
16 min

Is Westwood a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 236% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 0.6%.

Cons: Home values 342% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Westwood

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westwood the median home value is $1,017,900, 206% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,250 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Westwood$1,017,900
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Westwood$2,250
Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Westwood median household income

The median household income in Westwood is $237,500 and the income per person is $179,543. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Westwood$237,500
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Westwood: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
135
Owner-occupied
97%
Renter-occupied
3%
Vacant
0.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1958
Average household size
2.52

Westwood demographics

Population
338
Median age
57.2
Under 18
18.9%
65 and older
33.1%
Households
134
Foreign-born
7.1%
Veterans
6.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White90.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.1%
Black3.3%
Asian3.3%

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

Education in Westwood

73.8% of adults 25 and older in Westwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 41.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Westwood73.8%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Westwood

Unemployment rate
3.8%State: 4%
Average commute
16 minState: 24 min
Work from home
18.5%
Drive alone
66.9%
Public transit
2.6%
Walk to work
0.7%
Homes with broadband
91.8%

Westwood vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Westwood338$237,500$1,017,900$2,250
Frontenac3,701$233,425$979,800—
Creve Coeur18,643$127,188$614,000$1,622
Crystal Lake Park553$159,554$627,600$3,111
Town and Country11,607$232,534$928,500$1,955
Huntleigh366$250,001$2,000,001—
Ladue8,940$250,001$1,056,300$1,815
Des Peres9,170$224,327$609,200$1,750
Warson Woods2,393$206,979$612,800—

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Living in Westwood: FAQ

What is the median household income in Westwood, MO?

The median household income in Westwood is $237,500, 236% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $1,017,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

How much is rent in Westwood?

The median gross rent in Westwood is $2,250 per month, about 32.5% of household income.

Is Westwood, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 236% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 342% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Westwood?

The median age in Westwood is 57.2 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Westwood?

The average commute to work in Westwood is 16 minutes; 18.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Westwood?

The unemployment rate in Westwood is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Westwood?

73.8% 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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