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Westland, MI

Westland, MI.

Population: 48,530 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Westland, MI is $229,491 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,000 after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,288/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,491

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,491
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.2%
5-year appreciation
+23.9%
10-year appreciation
+87.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$229,491
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$242,000
Median list price
$249,950
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
+1.4%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
96
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,288/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,420/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,880/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Wayne-Westland Community School District, Universal Learning Academy, American Montessori Academy
Schools include
John Glenn High School, Thomas A Edison Elem School, Wildwood Elementary School, Universal Learning Academy, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
4.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
McLouth Steel Corp (16.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
61
Days with Good air quality
70
Days with Moderate air quality
272
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
226

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
108,904
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
100,655

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park (29 mi)
National parks include
River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Canton-Plymouth-Mettetal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
ST JOE MERCY HOSPITAL SYSTEM LIVONIA, ASCENSION PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, SOUTHFIELD AND NOVI, SURGEONS CHOICE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-7,068 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,799
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
638,129
Average weekly wage
$1,426
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
955

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WestlandState medianUS median
Median home value$229,491$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$242,000$265,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,288/mo$1,494/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,799$2,175$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Westland, MI?
$229,491.
What is the median sale price in Westland, MI?
$242,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Westland, MI?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Westland, MI?
Typical rent: $1,288/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Westland, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Westland, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Westland, MI?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westland, MI?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westland, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Westland, MI?
8 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Westland, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westland, MI?
Moderate. Median AQI: 61. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westland, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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