Miami metro, FL relocation guide
Moving to Westwood Lakes, FL
$518,500Median home value
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About Westwood Lakes
Westwood Lakes is a suburban census-designated place west of Miami, built around small lakes and canals. Single-family homes on quiet streets seeking more space than closer-in neighborhoods, with Miami-Dade schools and shopping corridors nearby. Downtown Miami and the airport are both within a half hour.
Home prices in Westwood Lakes
The median home value in Westwood Lakes is $518,500.
Top places in Westwood Lakes
- The neighborhood lakes — fishing and kayaking from local parks.
- Bird Road (SW 40th St) — shopping and dining corridor.
- Tamiami Park — sports fields and fairgrounds nearby.
- Miami International Mall area — retail ~15 min north.
- Everglades access — airboat tours ~30 min west.
Commuting from Westwood Lakes
- Miami International Airport, ~25 min via FL-836.
- FL-836 (Dolphin Expressway) and the Palmetto Expressway; no Metrorail in the neighborhood.
- Many residents commute to Doral, Coral Gables, or downtown Miami.
Westwood Lakes FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Westwood Lakes, FL?
The median home value in Westwood Lakes is $518,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Westwood Lakes, FL?
Miami International Airport, ~25 min via FL-836.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.