Median Income
$83,000
10% higher than US avg
Home Value
$174,000
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$735
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.1%
153% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.1%
10% lower than US avg
How Westfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,114
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
B
Median Income$83,000
Per Capita$48,160
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty11.1%
Commute36 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,000
Rent$735
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units880
Rent Burden8.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+31.9%
Graduate+2.3%
Is Westfield a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Westfield receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Westfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Westfield is $83,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Westfield is $174,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.9% have completed high school.
Westfield has a population of 2,114 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Westfield vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
Social Characteristics
Westfield vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Westfield is $83,000, which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.
Income: Westfield vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $83,000 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,160 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| 153% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 36.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.1% |
| Public Transit | 1.2% |
| Work from Home | 18.5% |
The median home value in Westfield is $174,000, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $735 (37% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $174,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $735 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.1% |
| Housing Units | 880 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Westfield vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Westfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 114.0 sq mi (295.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |