Westland is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located about 16 miles (26 km) west of downtown Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 84,094.[6] It is the 10th largest city and 12th largest municipality in Michigan.Westland, Michigan > Median household income: $43,551 > Unemployment rate, 2013: 5.70% > Median home value: $83,400 > Violent crime per 100,000 residents: 405.8 > Average commuter travel time: 25.0 minutes Even as Detroit remains in bankruptcy, some of Wayne County’s other cities are not just solvent but thriving. Westland was able to successfully issue new bonds just months after Detroit initially filed for bankruptcy. Bolstered by a low cost of living, steady employment growth and an unemployment rate of just 5.7% last year, Westland’s economy is fairly strong. When not working, residents can enjoy one of the 2,500 restaurants, more than 250 bars, 61 libraries, or 23 golf courses located in Wayne County. For those looking to move to Westland, few areas have more affordable homes. Last year, payments on a median-priced home in Wayne County cost just over 7% of the median household income. Westland homes were also relatively inexpensive compared to those across the state, with a median home value of just over $83,000. However, the real estate market did falter between 2011 and 2013, when home values dropped by 11%, more than in many other cities. Read more: America’s 50 Best Cities to Live - 24/7 Wall St. 247wallst/special-report/2014/09/17/americas-50-best-cities-to-live/#ixzz3Mq8sNddf Follow us: @247wallst on Twitter | 247wallst on Facebook
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