At a Glance
Median Income
$107,143
$48,567 per capita
Home Value
$331,300
Zillow: $158,461
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
230/100K
874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Westfield Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westfield Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westfield Center a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westfield Center residents earn a median household income of $107,143 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,567. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,238 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westfield Center is $331,300 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,461. Median rent is $1,573/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Westfield Center reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 874/100K.
Education
36.6% of adults in Westfield Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westfield Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,248
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,143
Per Capita$48,567
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$10,413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$331,300
Rent$1,573
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$158,461
Housing Units546
Rent Burden14.7%
Crime
F
Violent230/100K
Property874/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,777/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,105 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Westfield Center was founded in 1826.
The median home in Westfield Center was built in 1977.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.