Westwood, Kansas City, MO Area Guide

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Westwood Area Facts

  • Westwood has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westwood crime rates are 60% lower than the Kansas City average
  • Cost of living in Westwood is 20% higher than the Kansas City average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westwood? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Westwood Park
      Cancer Survivors Park
      Jacob L. Loose Memorial Park
      Saint Luke's Field
      Mill Creek Park
      Dr. Jeremiah Cameron Park
      Countryside Park
      Southmoreland Park

      Entertainment

      Dog Park
      Curry Theatre
      Dixon Doll Stadium
      McDonnell Family Sports Complex
      Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
      Firefly Lounge
      Shawnee Mission State Historic Site
      Tivoli Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Eden Alley
      O'Dowd's Little Dublin
      Panera Bread
      Plaza Liquor
      Potbelly
      Shake Shack
      Jimmy John's
      The Pressed Penny Tavern

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westwood? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Westwood.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westwood? The cost of living in Westwood is 113/100 - which is 27% higher than Missouri.
      Westwood
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Kansas City
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westwood? Westwood crime rates are 2,574, which are 1% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      2,574 per 100k people

      13% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      13% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westwood? The median income in Westwood is $103,164 which is 108% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $103,16486% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $70,348136% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Westwood a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Two Rivers Behavioral Health System
      Research Medical Center
      Children's Mercy Hospital
      Saint Lukes
      Saint Joseph Medical Center
      Saint Luke's North
      Kindred Hospital Northland
      Crittenton Childrens Center

      Pharmacies

      Costco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Sabates Eye Center
      Barry Road Dental Group
      Mosaic Life Care at Shoal Creek
      Ottis Family Chiropractic
      Facial Surgery Group
      I Got Your Back
      KC North Spine and Joint Center
      J Edward Kendrick and Associates

      A+ Housing

      What are Westwood home prices? Westwood home prices are $281,400 - which is 99% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $281,40052% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,55664% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Westwood have good schools? The Westwood graduation rate is 97% - which is 15% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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