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Westwood, MA Area Guide

Suburban simplicity, minutes from Boston

Nightlife Beach Swim Shopping College University Transportation

Approximately 25 miles from Boston, the town of Westwood offers residents the simplicity of suburban living and the closeness to metropolitan nightlife and attractions. CNN/Money and Money Magazine named Westwood in their “100 Best Places to Live” in 2005.

Expansive greenspaces like Rice Reservation, Mulvehill- and Grimm Conservation, and Pheasant Hill makeup this unique, charming Norfolk County town. Ready for some fun-in-the-sun? Hale Reservation’s North Beach is a prime spot for sun and swim. Shopping and dining destinations include University Station, and college campuses and universities are easily accessible by I-95 and rail services provided by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Westwood, MA is $1,588 for a studio, $2,880 for one bedroom, $3,748 for two bedrooms, and $4,216 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westwood has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,880/month
598 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

William E Sheehan

Public

Grades K-5

283 Students

Martha Jones

Public

Grades K-5

281 Students

Downey Public School

Public

Grades PK-5

280 Students

Paul Hanlon

Public

Grades K-5

230 Students

Deerfield School

Public

Grades K-5

196 Students

E W Thurston Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

633 Students

Westwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

826 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stony Brook Reservation
  • Brook Farm Historic Site
  • Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Mass Audubon's Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.