Westwood, KS

Westwood, Kansas

Westwood, Kansas, in Johnson county, is 4 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Kansas City metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Westwood is home to some 1,533 residents.

The People and Families of Westwood

In Westwood, about 57% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. People in the city have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westwood had a median family income of $66,765. More so than most places, the people in Westwood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Westwood are poor than in most places in Kansas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Westwood than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Westwood.

Westwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 87% of the housing in Westwood was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Westwood, 91% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Westwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Westwood, KS

Comparing Westwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Westwood Almanac

Westwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Westwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Westwood residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Westwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Westwood Colleges

(List of All Kansas Colleges)

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