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Westwood, Massachusetts

town · Norfolk County

At a glance

16,318
Population
$1,041,500
Median home value (all homes)
243% above U.S. median
$1,258,034
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,553/mo
Median rent
89% above U.S. median
$223,125
Median household income
184% above U.S. median
30.2 min
Average commute
96.3%
Homes with broadband
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 176 — 76% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing261% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities42% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost12% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates95.3%
College graduates72.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Westwood Economic Development
region Old Colony Planning Council
state Executive Office Of Housing and Economic Development
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
state Massachusetts Eco Dev Council
state Massachusetts Office of Business Development
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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