City safety & data profile

WestlandMI

Westland, MI is a 82K-resident city in Wayne County with a median household income of $62,076.

Wayne County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Westland, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Westland has a population larger than 90% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $184,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

82K
Population
Top 10%
By size
$62,076
Median income
$184,600
Median home
14.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Westland

Westland posts a median household income higher than 26% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Westland area.

Top 74%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Westland

Where Westland income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$62,076 Bottom 26% higher than 26% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Westland, MI beyond the headline numbers

Westland sits inside Wayne County, Michigan, at roughly 42.32°N, -83.40°W. Population 82,000, $62,076 median household income. Median home value $184,600, median rent $1,158. Poverty rate 14.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Westland's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 39.6%, then high blood pressure at 37.1%. 1 hospital in/around Westland, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Westland from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
82,000
Westland
Median Income
$62,076
-9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$184,600
-19% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wayne County) - Westland's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.8M-2%
Median Income
$60,539+47%
Median Home Value
$178,500+106%
Poverty Rate
20.8%-15%
Unemployment
8.7%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for Westland, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23%
Work From Home 11.3%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 61.1%
African American 23.7%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
39.6%
High Blood Pressure
37.1%
Obesity
34.7%
Physical Inactivity
27.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Current Smoking
16.6%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.1%
Diabetes
12.3%
Current Asthma
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 65.5%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.9%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Westland, MI? ▼
Westland, MI has a population of 82,000 people, located in Wayne County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Westland? ▼
The median household income in Westland, MI is $62,076 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
What is the median home value in Westland? ▼
The median home value in Westland, MI is $184,600. Median rent is $1,158/month.
What are the top health concerns in Westland? ▼
The top health indicators in Westland include Short Sleep Duration (39.6%), High Blood Pressure (37.1%), Obesity (34.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Westland? ▼
Westland has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Westland? ▼
The median age in Westland, MI is 38.1 years. 23% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Westland, MI is located in Wayne County, Michigan. With a population of 82K and a $62,076 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Westland area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Wayne, MI 17K Livonia, MI 95K Garden City, MI 27K Canton, MI 87K Inkster, MI 25K Romulus, MI 23K Redford, MI 50K Dearborn Heights, MI 56K
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Using Westland's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Westland area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wayne County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.