[4] During the 18th century, the area was inhabited by the people of a Potawatomi Native American village.

In 1829, it was proposed that Bucklin Township be divided into Lima and Richland; the former is what eventually became Westland.

The Norwayne subdivision is one of the oldest areas of the city, having existed for over 65 years.

The area was built immediately after World War II to provide temporary housing for returning soldiers who worked in nearby factories.

The shopping center eventually opened in 1965, joining Northland and Eastland malls in Southfield and Harper Woods, respectively.

[7] In reaction to Livonia's annexation attempts, the people of Nankin Township voted on May 16, 1966, to take all other territory to form the City Of Westland.

Other council members are Council President Pro-Tem Melissa Sampey, Peter Herzberg, Emily Bauman, James Hart, Andrea Rutkowski, and 1 vacant seat (to be appointed March 2024).

[8] Westland and the city of Wayne form the Wayne-Westland Community School District.

There is a historical site, Perrinsville School in Westland on Warren Road.

The northernmost portions of Westland are in the Livonia Public Schools district.

Livonia SD middle schools serving Westland include Frost and Emerson.

34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Residents along this corridor enjoy seeing deer, foxes, and hummingbirds all year long as well as easy access to the bike paths of Hines Park.

The Westland Public Library (or William P. Faust Public Library of Westland) offers books, magazines, CDs, playaways, videos, DVDs, and electronic materials through access to subscription databases.

The former Eloise psychiatric hospital is due as of 2021 to be redeveloped as a commercial centre and hotel.