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Westland, Michigan by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Westland was 4.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the statewide rate (4.2). Median household income is $62,076 and the median home value is $184,600. Population: about 83,633 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Westland?
Westland police recorded 346 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.2 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at close to the Michigan rate (4.2); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 3 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 974 property crimes, a rate of 11.9 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 3% between 2021 and 2025 (358 to 346).
| Offense (2025) | Westland count | Per 1,000 | Michigan per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 346 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 46 | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 26 | 0.32 | 0.26 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 271 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 974 | 11.9 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 113 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 733 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 128 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Westland changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 358 | 1,050 | 2 |
| 2022 | 389 | 1,085 | 4 |
| 2023 | 436 | 1,351 | 4 |
| 2024 | 373 | 1,112 | 3 |
| 2025 | 346 | 974 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Westland Police Department's own reports.
How does Westland compare with Michigan?
Households in Westland have a median income of $62,076 (Michigan: $72,875). The median owner-occupied home is worth $184,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,158 a month. About 83,633 people live on 20 square miles of land, roughly 4,093 per square mile. The city lies in Wayne County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Westland | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,633 | 10,077,761 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $62,076 | $72,875 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,600 | $231,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,158 | $1,129 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% | 13.2% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 32.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Westland?
Westland has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Nankin Mill Dam (17 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Wayne County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Westland?
No highway work zones were listed in Westland city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Westland?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 3 private schools within Westland. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Maybury State Park and Proud Lake State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Westland
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Westland city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: 14K Pawn & Gun (Westland) and Freedom Holsters (Westland).
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map inside the Westland city limits: Big ben liquor (Westland), Charlie Liquor Store, Cherry Hill Mini Mart (Westland), Goldenstar Partyshoppe (Westland), Hunter Wayne Liquor Store (Westland), Neil's Party Store, Regal Liquor Two (Westland), Regal's Liquor and 5 more. Michigan has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Westland city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Westland?
In 2025, Westland had 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (346 reported), close to the Michigan rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 11.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Westland?
$62,076 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $72,875 for Michigan.
How much do homes cost in Westland?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $184,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $231,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Westland?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Wayne County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Dearborn Heights, MI (5 mi) · Livonia, MI (5 mi) · Dearborn, MI (9 mi) · Taylor, MI (9 mi) · Farmington Hills, MI (12 mi) · Novi, MI (12 mi)
More: Michigan statewide numbers · county page: Wayne County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Westland city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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