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Westwood, MA


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Westwood, Massachusetts

Introduction to Westwood, Massachusetts

Westwood, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 8 miles S of Newton, Massachusetts and 13 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, Westwood is home to some 14,117 residents.

Westwood History

The area that is now known as Westwood was originally a part of Dedham and was called West Dedham. It was incorporated as a separate entity in 1897. It was a dry town until 2005, when restaurants were allowed to apply for liquor licenses. Westwood has grown on to become one of the wealthiest towns of Massachusetts.

Westwood and nearby Attractions

  • Norfolk Golf Club
  • Pheasant Hill Recreation Park
  • Father MacAleer Playground
  • Buckmaster Pond
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Hyde Park

Things To Do In Westwood

The Norfolk Golf Club is an excellent place to spend a day playing the game. The town has facilities for playing tennis as well. One can also visit any of the several parks to relax or indulge in recreational activities.

Westwood Transportation

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan International.

Westwood Higher Education

Boston College is in the neighborhood.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWestwood Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWestwood Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWestwood College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWestwood Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWestwood People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Westwood Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Westwood Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Westwood Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Westwood Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Westwood, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime107

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