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About Westland
City in Michigan, United StatesWestland is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. A western suburb of Detroit, Westland is located about 18 miles (29 km) west of downtown Detroit. As of 2022, the city had a population of 84,037.
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Housing in Westland
The typical Westland home is worth about $215,000, up 2.2% in a year, 19% below the Michigan typical home.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Westland
Safety Grade C
Westland reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 75% report less.
Schools in Westland
All Westland schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Westland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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