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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.
In Westwood, about 55% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Westwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| 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% | ![]() |
Comparing Westwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
Ratings range from
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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