Westwood is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 16,244 people and three associated neighborhoods, Westwood is the 125th largest community in Massachusetts.

Westwood home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Westwood real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Westwood has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Westwood is also a town of artists. Westwood has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Westwood’s character.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 23.41% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Westwood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Westwood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

One downside of living in Westwood, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 31.71 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

In Westwood, a lot of people use the train to get to work every day though Westwood is a relatively small town. Those that ride the train are primarily traveling out of town to good jobs in other cities.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Westwood. 71.02% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Westwood in 2022 was $86,172, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $344,688 for a family of four.

Westwood is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Westwood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Westwood residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Westwood include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Greek.

The most common language spoken in Westwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Spanish.