Westwood, NJ

Westwood, New Jersey

Westwood, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 8 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 17 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Westwood is home to some 10,999 residents.

The People and Families of Westwood

In Westwood, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westwood had a median family income of $77,105. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Westwood. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($16,200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westwood. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Westwood can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Westwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Westwood was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Westwood, 82% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Westwood it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Westwood, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

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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

by Presidential Candidate

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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Westwood Hospitals

PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
OLD HOOK ROAD
(201) 358-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Westwood High Schools (2004)

WESTWOOD HIGH
WESTWOOD REG. JR/SR HS
201-664-0880
Serves 1,071 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Westwood Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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