What are the schools like in Westwood Hills, KS?

School district data for Westwood Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Westwood Hills?

The median household income in Westwood Hills, KS is $161,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Westwood Hills, KS?

Westwood Hills has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.0 inches.

Westwood Hills, KS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Westwood Hills, KS affordable or expensive?

Westwood Hills's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westwood Hills is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $531,600 and the median rent is $1,875 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westwood Hills, KS?

Westwood Hills has a violent crime rate of 198.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1589.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westwood Hills, KS a Good Place to Live?

Westwood Hills is a small town of 444 in Kansas, with a median household income of $161,250 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Westwood Hills stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Westwood Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Westwood Hills 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 Hills's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westwood Hills costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Westwood Hills, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$531,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,875	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$161,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Westwood Hills's violent crime rate is 198.4 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.4 /100k

Property Crime

1589.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Westwood Hills, KS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	89.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westwood Hills 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.

Metric	Westwood Hills, KS
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	11.0"

Demographics

Metric	Westwood Hills, KS	National Avg
Population	444	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Westwood Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westwood Hills, KS affordable or expensive?

Westwood Hills's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Westwood Hills roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $531,600 and median rent is $1,875/month.

What is the crime rate in Westwood Hills, KS?

Westwood Hills's violent crime rate is 198.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1589.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westwood Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Westwood Hills, KS a good place to live?

Westwood Hills, KS has a population of 444, a median household income of $161,250, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Westwood Hills?

Westwood Hills 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).

What is the population of Westwood Hills?

The population of Westwood Hills, Kansas is 444 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westwood Hills?

Key numbers for living in Westwood Hills: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $531,600, median household income $161,250, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westwood Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.