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Westland.
About
Life in Westland
Westland offers a classic Detroit-area suburban lifestyle at a moderate cost—median home prices in the $185k range and rents around $1,158 make it more accessible than many alternatives, though the 3.6% unemployment rate suggests job hunting may require looking toward Detroit or beyond. Your commute will average about 25 minutes, which is reasonable for the region, but you'll definitely need a car; this is car-dependent suburban sprawl. The community is demographically diverse and aging slightly, with a median age of nearly 40 and families making up about a quarter of households, so you'll find everything from young professionals to retirees.
Westland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
9.1%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Westland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westland, the largest foreign-born group is from India (12.0%), and 3.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.7%
of households
Married Couples
33.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MI
Rent, home values, and income in Westland
In Westland, home values are 20% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,751
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $211,230 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.6 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Westland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westland is 1.6 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Westland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute25.4 min avg
How Westland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westland, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 29% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Westland runs 29% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
423.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,202.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Westland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wayne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wayne County, which includes Westland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.3M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $139.6M |
| 2020 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $950,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $67.8M |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wayne County, county-wide
Westland is about 5% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, which includes Westland, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
132
per year
Moderate Days
222
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Wayne County, county-wide
Westland is about 5% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westland has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.1"
Annual Snowfall
45.0"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
120
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
136
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 19°F | 2.23" |
| Feb | 35°F | 21°F | 2.08" |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.43" |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.26" |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 3.72" |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 3.26" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.51" |
| Aug | 81°F | 63°F | 3.26" |
| Sep | 74°F | 56°F | 3.22" |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 2.53" |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 37°F | 25°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westland
Westland has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Wayne
Garden City Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Garden City
St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Livonia
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westland
Westland's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Westland (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 10,055 students · in-state tuition $17,004 · 54% graduate · median earnings $55,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Schoolcraft Community College District
7.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,511 students · in-state tuition $4,736 · 20% graduate · median earnings $45,652 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
7.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,952 students · in-state tuition $16,240 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawrence Technological University
12.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,632 students · in-state tuition $29,580 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,349 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westland
Westland has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
28 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
54 mi awayPublic Libraries in Westland
William P. Faust Public Library Of Westland
6123 Central City Parkway, Westland
Cities Near Westland
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Westland FAQ
Is Westland, Michigan affordable?⌄
Westland's median rent is $1,158/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,076/year. Median home value is $184,600.
Is Westland, Michigan safe?⌄
Westland's violent crime rate was 424 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1203 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westland, Michigan?⌄
Westland has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Westland, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Westland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,158/month and median household income is $62,076/year. The median home value is $184,600. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westland, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Westland is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from