Westland, MI

Living in Westland

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 13
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 11
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 50
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Schools 4
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Residents

82k Population -2.9k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black17%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$5.2k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
28  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$121k Median Home Value -$9.5k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$775 Median Monthly Rent +$114 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westland

United States45
Michigan58
Detroit Metro Area61
Wayne County87

Property Crime in Westland

United States48
Michigan43
Detroit Metro Area41
Wayne County66

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 12
Feb 27 2 9
Mar 36 2 6
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 3 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 3 0
Aug 71 3 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 29 3 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westland

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding28
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westland, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westland, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Westland, MI

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Madonna University
5 miles, N
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South University-Novi
13 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westland, MI

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Airports

Airports near Westland, MI

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Toledo Express Airport
55 miles, SW
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