At a Glance
Median Income
$212,700
$104,216 per capita
Home Value
$930,500
Zillow: $1,248,283
Median Rent
$2,211/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
13/100K
475/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.7%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
6.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 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+
3.9 / 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 $212,700 , which is 183% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $104,216. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westfield is $930,500 , 230% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,248,283. Median rent is $2,211/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Westfield reports 13 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 475/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
76.7% of adults in Westfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westfield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population30,760
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4,577/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$212,700
Per Capita$104,216
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$930,500
Rent$2,211
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$1,248,283
Housing Units10,848
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent13/100K
Property475/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault7/100K
Burglary30/100K
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking6.8%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation125 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.7%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+36.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute36 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Westfield was founded in 1794.
The median home in Westfield was built in 1952.
12.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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