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Cost of living in Westwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Westwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Westwood is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Westwood is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Westwood is $216,996.
The median income in Westwood is $58,205.
Westwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Westwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Westwood | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 85 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Westwood, MI Weather
The average high in Westwood is 58.8° and the average low is 39.1°.
There are 80.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.4 inches of precipitation each year with 54.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Westwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 54.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Westwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Westwood
The current population in Westwood is 8,867. The population has decreased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,867 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 8,968 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 9,022 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 8,920 | -3.5% |
| 2020 | 9,247 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 9,271 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,280 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 9,405 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 9,604 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 9,372 | 3.1% |
| 2014 | 9,091 | 2.6% |
| 2013 | 8,863 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 8,952 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 9,028 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 9,057 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Westwood
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Westwood is:
64.9% White with 5,759 White residents.
19.7% African American with 1,747 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
5.7% Asian with 501 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 498 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 362 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Westwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 19.7% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.7% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Westwood
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Westwood is 55.1% female with 4,887 female residents.
Westwood is 44.9% male with 3,980 male residents.
| Gender | Westwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Westwood for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Westwood completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Westwood completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Westwood completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Westwood completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Westwood completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Westwood completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Westwood completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Westwood completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Westwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Westwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Westwood, Michigan
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7.0% of households in Westwood earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Westwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Westwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Westwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.6% of households in Westwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.6% of households in Westwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.5% of households in Westwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.1% of households in Westwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Westwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Westwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Westwood | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.6% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
