Westwood Lakes, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,768 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$87,341 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$465,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$692 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,129 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
6
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
5
Florida
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami-Dade County
7
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area
6
Florida
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 67
Feb 2 0 69
Mar 3 0 71
Apr 3 0 74
May 5 0 78
Jun 9 0 82
Jul 7 0 83
Aug 8 0 83
Sep 8 0 82
Oct 6 0 79
Nov 3 0 74
Dec 2 0 70

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 68%
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Schools

Tropical Elementary School
<1 miles, E 3.7 star
Pinecrest Cove Academy
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Riviera Middle School
<1 miles, SE 3.7 star
Schoolhouse Academy
<1 miles, N 5 star

Colleges

Florida Career College-Miami
2 miles, NE 1 star
Florida International University
2 miles, N 2.8 star

Hospitals

Kendall Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Baptist Hospital of Miami
3 miles, S 2.3 star
Westchester General Hospital
4 miles, E 2.3 star

Airports

Miami International Airport
7 miles, E 4.1 star
Palm Beach International Airport
68 miles, NE 2.8 star