Westwood, Los Angeles, CA Area Guide

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Westwood Area Facts

  • Westwood has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Westwood crime rates are 59% lower than the Los Angeles average
  • Cost of living in Westwood is 45% higher than the Los Angeles 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

      Irma and Norman Switzer Plaza
      Court of Sciences
      The Californian on Wilshire Park
      Dickson Court South
      Westwood Gardens Park
      Dickson Plaza
      Dickson Court North
      Wilson Plaza

      Entertainment

      Geffen Playhouse
      Birthplace of the Internet
      Bruin Theater
      iPic Westwood
      Landmark Westwood
      Fox Theater
      Hammer Museum
      Founders' Rock

      Food & Drink

      Au Bon Pain
      Fusion
      Subway
      Yoshinoya
      Chick-fil-A
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Pinches Tacos
      Link Central

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westwood? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Westwood.
      Drive to Work
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      27%

      24% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westwood? The cost of living in Westwood is 249/100 - which is 78% higher than California.
      Westwood
      249

      149% more expensive than average

      Los Angeles
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westwood? Westwood crime rates are 1,503, which are 47% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,503 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      34% lower 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 $78,789 which is 24% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $78,78942% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $62,786110% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westwood a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Barlow Respiratory Hospital
      Mattel Children's Hospital
      Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
      Nu Vela Esthetica
      Neurological Rehabilitation & Research Unit
      Kedren Community Health Center
      Covid Testing (PCR 30 mins)
      Rite Dentist

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Sav-On

      Doctors

      Tarzana Medical Urgent Care
      Steven Spielberg Pediatrics Research Center
      Temple Medical Center
      T. Yamashita, M.D., Diplomate of Ophthalmogy
      Playa Vista Medical Center
      Valley Storefront Community Resource Center
      Playa Medical Plaza
      Pravaleen Gupta

      B Housing

      What are Westwood home prices? Westwood home prices are $1,266,754 - which is 209% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,266,754586% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,493163% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Westwood have good schools? The Westwood graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      51% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      3% higher than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Westwood a good place to live? Westwood has an overall rating of 67% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      6 total surveys

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