Westwood City Property Records in Michigan

Westwood is a community in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, near the city of Kalamazoo and within Kalamazoo Township. Property records for Westwood document ownership, assessments and the sales history of its residential parcels.

The Kalamazoo County Register of Deeds records deeds, mortgages, easements and plats. Assessment data comes from the Kalamazoo Charter Township Assessor, and the Kalamazoo County Equalization Department compares values countywide. Tax billing and delinquent tax details are handled by the Kalamazoo County Treasurer. An owner can contest an assessment before the township Board of Review and then the Michigan Tax Tribunal. The Kalamazoo County Probate Court manages estate proceedings that change title to real estate.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$62,408
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$187,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,154
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,192 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
54%
Population
Population:
8,968

Westwood Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Westwood

Westwood's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic composition. White residents are the largest group at 72% (6,481 people), followed by Black residents at 15% (1,333 people) and Two + Races at 5% (463 people). Hispanic residents are listed at 4% (370 people) and Asian residents at 4% (321 people). Other Race, American Indian, and Pacific Islander residents are each listed at 0% (0 people).

White
72%
6,481
Black
15%
1,333
Two + Races
5%
463
Hispanic
4%
370
Asian
4%
321
Other Race
0%
0
American Indian
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Westwood, Ratings Compared Across Michigan A-

Westwood's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Good for Young Professionals (A), Nightlife (A-), and Commute (A-). Other notable ratings include Access to Coffee Shops, Access to Outdoor Activities, Access to Parks, and Diversity (all A-), as well as Health & Fitness, Access to Bars, and Good for Families (all B+). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
C-
Commute
Commute
A-
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
B
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B

How Educated Is Westwood

Westwood's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (27%), Some College (19%), and High School (16%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
27%
Some College
19%
High School
16%
Masters Degree
15%
Associate Degree
6%
Doctorate
5%
Below High School
4%

When Were Homes Built

Westwood's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (31%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (29%) and 1980 - 1999 (23%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
31%
1960 - 1979
29%
1980 - 1999
23%
Before 1939
9%
2000 - Present
8%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Westwood's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (39%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (37%) and 1 Bedroom (11%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
39%
2 Bedrooms
37%
1 Bedroom
11%
4 Bedrooms
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
1%
No Bedrooms
0.98%

What Is the Average Age

Westwood's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 18 - 24 (19%), 65 Plus (18%), and 25 - 34 (16%). The data also includes other available age groups.

18 - 24
19%
65 Plus
18%
25 - 34
16%
35 - 44
16%
55 - 64
9%
Under 10
8%
45 - 54
7%
10 - 17
7%

Property Market Trends at Westwood

Westwood's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $187,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,192 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Westwood's dynamic real estate landscape.

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