Westwood
- Suburb of Boston, MA
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Westwood
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Rating 4 out of 5 51 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$804,000
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,944
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault29.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape6national 40.7
- Robbery6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary29.8national 500.1
- Theft673.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft6national 284
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Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$171,071
National
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Rating 4 out of 5 51 reviews
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Westwood is a fantastic place to live, as neighborhoods are close-knit and friendly. It is also a very safe environment for kids to grow up in. The teachers in Westwood are excellent, and they provide lots of resources and are flexible to give students extra-help to truly support their academic success. There is a wide variety of clubs students can join and connect with others who share similar interests. However, the courses available for students are very limited; especially art electives and AP classes. Also, the diversity of the student population is very weak.
Westwood is a small, quaint, Massachusetts town, located approximately 14 miles from the Boston city limit. The town has a quaint, yet urban feel due to the fact that it is so close to Boston! Many areas of Westwood are completely walkable to town amenities such as restaurants, small grocery stores and the post office. The residents of Westwood are extremely friendly. I love to walk my dog and frequently run into my neighbors, who are also walking their dogs, jogging, biking, or simply walking. The schools in Westwood are among the best in the state. Westwood is a fantastic town to live in!
It's a really nice town with some really nice people. Although there isn't an above average town center, Westwood hosts the shopping plaza, University Station which has a lot of dining and shopping options. It's also relatively close to Legacy place as well. Westwood basically breeds student-athletes, equally emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication in and out of school. The recreational and high school sports programs are superb. A very safe community that is very family friendly with great school systems. It is also not that far of a commute to Boston, about a 30 minute drive with no traffic, however their are several train stations conveniently located in the area.