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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Westwood a good place to live?
Westwood is a good place to live. Westwood is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with minimal transit options. Westwood is a suburban neighborhood. Westwood has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.0 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $71,625 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 24.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Westwood are renters, with 67% of residents renting and 33% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Westwood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Westwood neighborhood guide.
Is Westwood, IN a safe neighborhood?
Westwood, IN is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Westwood?
The median home price in Westwood is $338,950. If you put a 20% down payment of $67,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.58%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,730 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $74K a year to afford the median home price in Westwood. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Westwood is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Westwood?
The best public schools that serve Westwood are:
- Wayne High School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 15:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Lindley Elementary School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Portage Middle School has a C Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 11:1.
What are the best private schools in Westwood?
The best private schools that serve Westwood are:
- Canterbury School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Southwest Montessori Academy has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 10:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Westwood, Fort Wayne, IN?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Westwood, Fort Wayne, IN?
The most popular neighborhoods near Westwood, Fort Wayne, IN are Southwest Fort Wayne, Westfield, Northwest Fort Wayne, Bass-Leesburg Civic and Nebraska.