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Westwood, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 8 miles S of Newton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 13 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Westwood is home to some 14,117 residents.
In Westwood, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Westwood are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in the town.
In 2000, Westwood had a median family income of $103,242. More so than most places, the people in Westwood generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Westwood are poor than in most places in Massachusetts. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Westwood.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($71,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westwood. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Westwood can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 89% of the housing in Westwood was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.
In Westwood, 84% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Westwood.
Westwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
Comparing Westwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  |  |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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