Westwood Lakes, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Westwood Lakes, Miami-Dade County, Florida










Westwood Lakes is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,838. The city has a total area of 1.72 square mile according to the United States Census Bureau. The density of the population was about 6,871 people per square mile. The median age was 47.4 years (The median age in the state of Florida was 41.8). There were 100 males for every 104 females.
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2010) | 11,838 residents |
Population Change | -1.4% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 47.4 years (State: 41.8) |
Below the Poverty Line | 12.5% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 6,027 residents |
Population Females | 5,811 residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 63.5% Latin America |
Daytime Population Change | -4,899 (-38.6%) |
Live and Work in the City | 281 (4.5%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 6.3% (State: 5.4%) |
Elections Results Data
English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
Westwood Lakes Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
Westwood Lakes Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born Westwood Lakes Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $371,659 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $247,935 (State: $179,800) |
Changes in Home Value | +$116,535 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $1,582 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $620 – $990 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $1,731 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 112 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $2,756 (1.10%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $2,249 (0.90%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $48,348 (State: $49,426) |
Changes in Household Income | +$3,746 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $19,093 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$3,049 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
Nearest Colleges & Universities- Florida Career College-Miami Distance: About 3 MilesMiami, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 10,133
- Florida International University Distance: About 3 MilesMiami, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 41,234
- University of Miami Distance: About 6 MilesCoral Gables, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 13,674
- Florida National University-Main Campus Distance: About 10 MilesHialeah, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 4,106
- Miami Dade College Distance: About 12 MilesMiami, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 53,787
- AI Miami International University of Art and Design Distance: About 13 MilesMiami, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 3,578
- Barry University Distance: About 16 MilesMiami, FLFull-Time Enrollment: 7,181
Distance: About 3 Miles
Miami, FL
Full-Time Enrollment: 10,133
Distance: About 3 Miles
Miami, FL
Full-Time Enrollment: 41,234
Distance: About 6 Miles
Coral Gables, FL
Full-Time Enrollment: 13,674
Distance: About 10 Miles
Hialeah, FL
Full-Time Enrollment: 4,106
Distance: About 12 Miles
Miami, FL
Full-Time Enrollment: 53,787
Distance: About 13 Miles
Miami, FL
Full-Time Enrollment: 3,578
Distance: About 16 Miles
Miami, FL
Full-Time Enrollment: 7,181
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
Westwood Lakes Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 597 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 2.51 (State: 2.04) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 15 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.06 (State: 0.11) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 285 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 1.20 (State: 1.28) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 473 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 1.98 (State: 3.04) Number of Restaurants in the City 1,610 restaurant Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 6.76 (State: 7.45) Number of Houses in the City 3,524 |
Hospitals in Westwood Lakes- GOLDEN LIFE HOME HEALTH AGENCY INC Home Health CenterDistance: About 1 MileMIAMI, FL
- UNITED NURSING HOME HEALTH INC Home Health CenterDistance: About 1 MileMIAMI, FL
- FAITH HEALTH CARE INC Home Health CenterDistance: About 1 MileMIAMI, FL
- BERRY SPECIAL HOME HEALTH CARE INC Home Health CenterDistance: About 1 MileMIAMI, FL
- ARMS OF LOVE HOME HEALTH AGENCY INC Home Health CenterDistance: About 2 MilesMIAMI, FL
- WILLSAND HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC Home Health CenterDistance: About 2 MilesMIAMI, FL
- LLERENA HOME HEALTH CARE INC Home Health CenterDistance: About 2 MilesMIAMI, FL
Home Health Center
Distance: About 1 Mile
MIAMI, FL
Home Health Center
Distance: About 1 Mile
MIAMI, FL
Home Health Center
Distance: About 1 Mile
MIAMI, FL
Home Health Center
Distance: About 1 Mile
MIAMI, FL
Home Health Center
Distance: About 2 Miles
MIAMI, FL
Home Health Center
Distance: About 2 Miles
MIAMI, FL
Home Health Center
Distance: About 2 Miles
MIAMI, FL
Amtrak Stations in Westwood Lakes- 7 miles: MIAMI INT’L AIRPORT (MIAMI, TRANSIT BUS LOADING AREA) Services: – Bus Station
- 12 miles: MIAMI (8303 N.W. 37TH AVE.) Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Vending Machines, Free Short Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
- 19 miles: HOMESTEAD (5 N.E. 3RD RD.) Services: Bus Station, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Vending Machines
Services: – Bus Station
Services: Ticket Office, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Vending Machines, Free Short Term Parking, Call for Car Rental, Taxi Stand, Public Transit Connection
Services: Bus Station, Enclosed Waiting Area, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Vending Machines
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
Westwood Lakes by Race (According to 2010)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in Westwood Lakes
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Tornadoes Average Activity | 39% (Smaller then US) |
Earthquakes Average Activity | 99% (Smaller then US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 8 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 5 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 3 pc. |
Google Map of Westwood Lakes
ZIP Codes for Westwood Lakes: 33165
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