Westwood, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
293 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$231,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,015,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,250 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
4
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
5
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 31
Feb 2 4 35
Mar 2 1 44
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 2 0 77
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 1 46
Dec 2 4 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (59%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MO State Senate District 24, MO State House District 89, MO
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Schools

Visitation Academy High School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill School
<1 miles, SE • 5 star
External Sites
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Hiram Neuwoehner
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Missouri Baptist University
2 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital St Louis
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
<1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
St Lukes Hospital
4 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
92 miles, NE • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
97 miles, NW • 1 star
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