Westwood is a small town of 1,829 in Kansas, with a median household income of $91,477
and a 0.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Westwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Westwood's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westwood costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westwood, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$368,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,839
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$91,477
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Westwood's violent crime rate is 175.2 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.2 /100k
Property Crime
4147.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westwood is served primarily by Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westwood, KS
National Avg
School District
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
—
Elementary Schools
34
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
74.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westwood sees average highs of 39.9°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.0 inches of snow per year.
Westwood's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westwood roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $368,700 and median rent is $1,839/month.
Westwood's violent crime rate is 175.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4147.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westwood are operated by Shawnee Mission Pub Sch.
The district has 34 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 74.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westwood, KS has a population of 1,829, a median household income of $91,477, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Westwood averages 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches
with about 11.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Westwood, Kansas is 1,829 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westwood: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $368,700, median household income $91,477, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
