Westwood 80 Exceptional
Westwood Livability #10 ranked city in Kansas#1,605 ranked city in the USARanks better than 94% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Westwood

PROS
  • Commute

    The high commute score in this area could imply easy access to public transportation, as well as shorter-than-average commute times to your workplace.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • Ratings

    Through surveys and polls, AreaVibes obtained feedback from local residents in the area, and the results did not indicate a favorable outlook on factors like local amenities and the safety of the area.

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      Westwood transportation information

      Statistic Westwood Kansas National
      Average one way commute18min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.0%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.9%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit1.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.6%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.8%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home17.8%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Westwood, KS data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).