Population
Westland
84,155
Independence
121,944
Median Income
Westland
$62,216
Independence
$59,480
Home Value
Westland
$176,500
Independence
$166,400
Rent
Westland
$1,113
Independence
$1,061
Crime Rate
Westland
4.50
Independence
5.72
Cost of Living
Westland
102.8
Independence
97.5
Avg Temp
Westland
N/A
Independence
N/A
Unemployment
Westland
5.3%
Independence
6.0%
How Similar Are Westland & Independence?
Independence is Westland's #22 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Westland
84,155
Independence
121,944
Independence has a 31% larger population than Westland.
Violent Crime
Westland
4.50
Independence
5.72
Independence has a 21% higher violent crime than Westland.
Property Crime
Westland
13.56
Independence
35.24
Independence's property crime is significantly higher than Westland's — 62% difference.
Political Leaning
Westland
33.7%
Independence
39.5%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Independence has a stronger Democratic lean (15% difference).
Unemployment
Westland
5.3%
Independence
6.0%
Independence has a 12% higher unemployment than Westland.
Median Income
Westland
$62,216
Independence
$59,480
Both cities have similar median income — just a 4% difference.
Home Values
Westland
$176,500
Independence
$166,400
Both cities have similar home values — just a 6% difference.
Education
Westland
15.5%
Independence
14.3%
Both cities have similar education — just a 7% difference.
Demographics
Westland
63.7%
Independence
72.2%
Independence has a 12% higher demographics than Westland.
Cost of Living
Westland
102.8
Independence
97.5
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Westland and Independence share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Westland
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Independence
Independence leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Independence leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDIndependence scores 104.1 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 113.5 in Westland. Westland has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,122 vs $1,197 in Independence (6% lower). Independence has a living wage (1 adult) of $42,895 vs $45,235 in Westland (5% lower).
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Housing Market — Independence leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSIndependence has a median property tax of $1,856 vs $2,674 in Westland (44% lower). Westland has a vacancy rate of 6.4% compared to 8.1% in Independence. Independence has a single-family homes of 77.0% compared to 63.9% in Westland.
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Jobs & Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSIndependence: 60,872 vs Westland: 43,398 for labor force. Westland has a poverty rate of 13.3% compared to 15.3% in Independence. Westland has a unemployment rate of 5.3% compared to 6.0% in Independence.
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Crime & Safety — Westland leads
Source: FBI UCRWestland has a property crime clearance of 18.6% compared to 10.2% in Independence. Westland has a violent crime clearance of 56.5% compared to 32.6% in Independence. Westland has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 13.56 compared to 35.24 in Independence.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauWestland has a bachelor's degree or higher of 15.5% compared to 14.3% in Independence. Independence has a high school diploma or higher of 39.9% compared to 38.8% in Westland.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSIndependence has a population of 121,944, about 1.4x the size of Westland (84,155).
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Westland
Independence
Healthcare — Independence leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareIndependence: 3.4 vs Westland: 1.5 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Independence: 5 vs Westland: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWestland has a public transit of 0.4% compared to 0.3% in Independence. Independence has a work from home of 10.1% compared to 9.4% in Westland. Independence has a drive alone of 81.2% compared to 79.6% in Westland.
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