Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Westwood, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,335
Population
11,185
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Wooded
•
Outdoors
•
Fishing
Located about 40 minutes northwest of Newark and New York City, Westwood is a quaint, wooded borough perfect for renters interested in a small-town vibe. Westwood is best known as being the “Hub of the Pasack Valley” because of its vibrant, trendy downtown district that brings in visitors from across the county. Downtown Westwood houses a variety of charming local eateries, specialty shops, and more.
Have a family day at the Big Playhouse, an amusement center that mimics a town perfect for whimsical imaginary adventures, or catch a film at Westwood Cinemas, an old-school theater showing today’s biggest blockbusters. When residents aren’t enjoying downtown, you’ll find them spending their time outdoors at one of Westwood’s many parks. Westwood is dominated by green space on the east part of town, making outdoor recreation very popular. Pascack Brook County Park is great for fishing, picnicking, or playing sports such as softball, tennis, and basketball. If you’re wondering where you should rent your next apartment, Westwood is an excellent selection.
Explore the City
The Iron Horse serves classic American fare in downtown Westwood.
Wide sidewalks predominate in Westwood, NJ
Pascack Brook County Park offers hiking trails and brookside views.
Fishing is popular along the brook at Pascack Brook County Park.
Westwood Craft & Antique Show offers handmade and vintage treasures.
Westwood Antique Show features local food and vintage finds.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$130,892
Average: $153,226
Education
4,946
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,645
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Westwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
40%
Other Education
60%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Westwood, NJ is $1,645 for a studio, $2,335 for one bedroom, and $3,105 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westwood has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,335/month
717 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westwood, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Berkeley Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Westwood Regional Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
655 Students
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pascack Brook County Park
- Wood Dale County Park
- Saddle River County Park
- Bergen County Zoo
- Demarest Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
Top Apartments in Westwood
Houses for Rent in Westwood
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.