What are the schools like in Westwood, MI?

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

What is the median household income in Westwood?

The median household income in Westwood, MI is $61,348 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Westwood, MI?

Westwood has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 109.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Westwood, MI affordable or expensive?

Westwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westwood is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,800 and the median rent is $1,110 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westwood, MI?

Westwood has a violent crime rate of 530.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2383.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westwood, MI a Good Place to Live?

Westwood is a small town of 9,022 in Michigan, with a median household income of $61,348 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Westwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, 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: 96.4

Westwood's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westwood costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Westwood, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,110	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,348	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Westwood's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents — 40% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

530.8 /100k

Property Crime

2383.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Westwood, MI	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	54.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westwood sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 109.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westwood, MI
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	109.0"

Demographics

Metric	Westwood, MI	National Avg
Population	9,022	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kalamazoo, MI 3 mi Parchment, MI 4 mi Eastwood, MI 4 mi Comstock Northwest, MI 6 mi Portage, MI 8 mi

Westwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westwood, MI affordable or expensive?

Westwood's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Westwood roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,800 and median rent is $1,110/month.

What is the crime rate in Westwood, MI?

Westwood's violent crime rate is 530.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2383.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westwood?

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

Is Westwood, MI a good place to live?

Westwood, MI has a population of 9,022, a median household income of $61,348, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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?

Westwood averages 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 109.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Westwood?

The population of Westwood, Michigan is 9,022 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westwood?

Key numbers for living in Westwood: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $170,800, median household income $61,348, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.