Apartments for rent in Westwood, CA

Westwood, California is a small town with a population of just under 2,000. Retirees are typical, as they account for 20% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 44, skews older than most cities in California. The majority of residents own their homes in Westwood, and 36% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $993/month, which is substantially less than the state average.

Westwood has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Many residents (37%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used. Riding a bike is the second-most common way to get to work, selected by 1% of workers. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Westwood has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (9%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 13% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Westwood residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 15% of the town's labor force. Westwood workers bring in an average annual income of about $51,000, about $35,000 less than the California average. Westwood's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).