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Westwood, Kansas

city · Johnson County

At a glance

2,093
Population
$404,200
Median home value (all homes)
33% above U.S. median
$448,706
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,921/mo
Median rent
43% above U.S. median
$118,250
Median household income
51% above U.S. median
16.7 min
Average commute
96.6%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% above
Goods & services6% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost40% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates98.5%
College graduates77%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Southwest Johnson County Econ Dev Corp
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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