Life in Westwood research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Westwood over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Westwood:
The population in Westwood is 11,221.
The median home value in Westwood is $739,337.
The median income in Westwood is $169,026.
The cost of living in Westwood is 155 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Westwood is $2,351.
The unemployment rate in Westwood is 2.6%.
The poverty rate in Westwood is 4.3%.
The average high in Westwood is 62.8° and the average low is 44.0°.
Crime in Westwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Westwood. Key points include:
There were 35 total crimes in Westwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westwood is 305.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westwood is 52.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westwood is 253.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Westwood is -85.56% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westwood / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 35 | 305.9 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 52.4 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.7 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 43.7 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 29 | 253.5 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 52.4 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 20 | 174.8 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 26.2 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
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 New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Westwood is 155 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Westwood is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Westwood is $739,337.
The median income in Westwood is $169,026.
| Living Expense | Westwood | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 122 | 100 | |
| Services | 125 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 234 | 159 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 116 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 104 | 107 | 100 | |
The average high in Westwood is 62.8° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 75.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.5 inches of precipitation each year with 26.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Westwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 26.8 |
The current population in Westwood is 11,221. The population has increased 3.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,221 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 11,241 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 11,267 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 11,096 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 11,115 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 11,145 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 11,246 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 11,170 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 11,140 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 11,056 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 10,970 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 10,936 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 10,897 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 10,873 | - |
64.2% White with 7,207 White residents.
2.6% African American with 290 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.2% Asian with 921 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.3% Other with 142 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 505 Two Or More residents.
19.2% Hispanic with 2,156 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Westwood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.2% | 51.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.6% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.2% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 21.9% | 19.0% |
Westwood is 50.7% female with 5,688 female residents.
Westwood is 49.3% male with 5,533 male residents.
| Gender | Westwood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Westwood completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Westwood completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Westwood completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Westwood completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Westwood completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Westwood completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Westwood completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Westwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Westwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Westwood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 26.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.5% of households in Westwood earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Westwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.0% of households in Westwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Westwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.1% of households in Westwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
7.2% of households in Westwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.6% of households in Westwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Westwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
21.5% of households in Westwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
35.4% of households in Westwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Westwood | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.2% | 12.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.6% | 11.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 18.0% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 21.5% | 11.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 35.4% | 20.7% | 12.6% |