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Westfield, NJ Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Gabriella Cox

Is Westfield walkable?

Been living here since 2014. With a population of 30,760, Westfield is a smaller city.

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Connor Chavez

Dog-friendly places in Westfield?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in healthcare and The median home value here is around $930,500, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is dece...

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Greyson Morgan

Rent vs buy in Westfield -what makes sense?

OK so Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,211/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be great. The parks and outdoor areas a...

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Declan Alvarez

Cost of living reality check -Westfield

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,760 people. You can expect to pay around $2,211 for rent here. Median household income is $212,700, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some g...

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Vivian

How is the nightlife in Westfield?

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better...

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Declan Alvarez

Cheapest neighborhoods in Westfield?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Miami and Household incomes average around $212,700 in Westfield. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,760 people. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is soli...

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Arianna

Is Westfield getting better or worse?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Westfield sits at 13.5 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-l...

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Vivian P.

Best neighborhoods in Westfield

Hey folks, Been living here since 2018. Household incomes average around $212,700 in Westfield. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense ...

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Jack Hughes

Anyone else love living in Westfield?

I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $2,211/month for a decent place. Median household income is $212,700, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Westfield? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Piper Carter

Quick question about Westfield

I'm a college student here and With a population of 30,760, Westfield is a smaller city. Rent is about $2,211/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse...

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Piper Carter

What I wish I knew before living in Westfield

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $930,500, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,211/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 30,760 people. The weather takes some getting used...

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Miles Lewis

Best hidden gems in Westfield

First post here. I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 30,760 people. Median household income is $212,700, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Westfield sits at 13.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's chang...

13 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
vegasliving2024

What Westfield does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $212,700 in Westfield. Median household income is $212,700, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you...

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Eliana Bailey

Raising a family in Westfield -thoughts?

Hey, We have two kids and Rent is about $2,211/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some ...

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Asher

Honest thoughts on life in Westfield

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Westfield sits at 13.5 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you ...

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Declan Alvarez

Is Westfield a good place to live?

It's a a smaller city city with about 30,760 people. Rent is about $2,211/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Westfield sits at 13.5 per 100K. Median household income is $212,700, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where...

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Vivian P.

Working remotely from Westfield

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $212,700 in Westfield. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective.

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