At a Glance
Median Income
$82,847
$40,482 per capita
Home Value
$295,500
Zillow: $370,015
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Westfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westfield residents earn a median household income of $82,847 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,482. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,727 business establishments, including 907 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westfield is $295,500 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,015. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Westfield reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 959/100K. The murder rate is 7.2/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Westfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westfield has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population40,673
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density879/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,847
Per Capita$40,482
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$30,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,500
Rent$1,064
Ownership68.0%
Zillow$370,015
Housing Units16,384
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property959/100K
Murder7.2/100K
Assault140/100K
Burglary125/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,992/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation220 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries33
Did You Know?
Westfield was founded in 1660.
The median home in Westfield was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Westfield-Barnes Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 907 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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