Living in Westland
Westland is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 82,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 12%, #836 of 7,271), digital natives (top 21%, #971 of 4,750), low-income households (top 21%, #2,006 of 9,771).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Westland
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Detroit, 26 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 23:04; in late June it sets around 3:14.
How Westland ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 37 | #9,039 of 11,898 | #237 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #2,006 of 9,771 | #95 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 39 | #5,215 of 8,006 | #184 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 40 | #4,720 of 6,237 | #137 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,036 of 9,474 | #91 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #6,578 of 9,474 | #155 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,637 of 10,762 | #96 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #2,370 of 4,537 | #43 of 122 | Map |
| Young professional | 57 | #2,347 of 4,444 | #44 of 118 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #2,083 of 3,053 | #42 of 88 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #836 of 7,271 | #33 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | 58 | #4,482 of 6,227 | #88 of 161 | Map |
| Car-free household | 63 | #1,426 of 3,933 | #25 of 104 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,210 of 8,006 | #128 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,031 of 12,111 | #137 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 60 | #1,434 of 4,114 | #23 of 111 | Map |
| Expat professional | 58 | #3,599 of 7,271 | #58 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 52 | #6,205 of 9,474 | #150 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #16,988 of 18,063 | #469 of 485 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 1 | #15,777 of 16,523 | #441 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,238 of 18,063 | #460 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,555 of 16,523 | #50 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 71 | #2,128 of 21,167 | #45 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,878 of 12,111 | #202 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 54 | #5,852 of 6,413 | #164 of 180 | Map |
| Business owner | 53 | #5,789 of 12,111 | #104 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #971 of 4,750 | #20 of 127 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wayne (Michigan) 5 km
- Garden City (Michigan) 6 km
- Livonia (Michigan) 6 km
- Canton (Michigan) 7 km
- Plymouth (Michigan) 8 km
- Inkster 8 km
- Dearborn Heights 11 km
- Redford 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.