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Westwood, MA

Westwood is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 16,266 at the 2020 United States Census. 

Westwood was first settled in 1641 and was part of the town of Dedham, originally called 'West Dedham, until it was officially incorporated in 1897. It was the last town to split from the original town of Dedham. From early in the settlement of Dedham, the people of the Clapboard Trees Precinct were "a wealthy, sophisticated lot, familiar with the bigwigs of provincial politics and prone to the religious liberalism that was à la mode in Boston." Residents did not care for the politically more powerful Calvinist views of those who lived in the village of Dedham and asked to separate.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.1 square miles (29 km2), of which, 11.0 square miles (28 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.35%) is water. Westwood is located in eastern Massachusetts, bordered by the town of Needham to the north, the town of Dedham to the east, the town of Canton to the southeast, the town of Norwood to the south, the town of Walpole to the southwest and the town of Dover to the west.

As of the census of 2020, there were 16,266 people and 5,424 households residing in the town with an average household size of 2.94. The population density was 1,478.7 inhabitants per square mile (570.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.5% White, 2.9% African American, 0.0% Native American, 11.8% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population. The population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 56.0% between the ages of 18 and 65, and 18.4% aged 65 and over. Females were 51.6% of the population The median household income was $171,071. The per capita income for the town was $75,396. About 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line.

Westwood places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Luxury Health Club & Fitness Center provides a fully equipped gym and various fitness classes to keep you in shape. Start your day with a serene hike at the Hale Reservation which offers extensive trails and beautiful scenery. For fitness enthusiasts, the Westwood Young Women's Club provides comprehensive gym facilities and group classes. Yoga lovers can head to Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio for various yoga sessions. To relax and rejuvenate, visit the Elements Massage for a soothing massage. Keep up with your dental health at Westwood Dental Group. If you need a nutrition boost, Life Alive Organic Cafe serves delicious and healthy meals.

Top sites in Westwood, MA are TreeTop Adventures, Francis William Bird Park, and Blue Hills Trailside Museum.

Population: 16,244 (2023). ZIP code: 02090. Area codes: 339 / 781. Area: 11.1 square miles (29 km2). Elevation: 67 m (220 ft).

FAQs

Is Westwood, MA a wealthy town?

The town of Westwood is located 13 miles southwest of Boston. This beautiful town was ranked 13th on CNN/Money and Money magazine’s 100 Best Places to Live in the United States and is the 20th wealthiest town in Massachusetts. There are many outdoor amenities found in Westwood such as The Hale Reservation, which is home to North Beach, Membership Beach, a bounty of walking trails, and more. Notably, former CEO of the Boston Red Sox John Harrington and former Boston Bruin and hockey hall of famer Milt Schmidt have called Westwood home.

Is Westwood, MA a nice town?

Westwood is a suburb of Boston with a population of 16,066. Westwood is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Westwood offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Westwood, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. The public schools in Westwood are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Westwood, MA?

Westwood has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Westwood is 1 in 101. How does Westwood fare compared to other communities in Massachusetts of all population sizes? Westwood's crime rate is lower than approximately 32% of Massachusetts communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Westwood

Meet Boston

Neighborhood Scout

Niche

TreeTop Adventures

Francis William Bird Park

Blue Hills Trailside Museum

Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center

Luxury Health Club & Fitness Center

Hale Reservation

Westwood Young Women's Club

Blissful Monkey Yoga Studio

Elements Massage

Westwood Dental Group

Life Alive Organic Cafe

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