At a Glance
Median Income
$43,385
$25,688 per capita
Home Value
$91,700
Zillow: $187,407
Median Rent
$667/mo
41.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17.2% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $43,385 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,688. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,224 business establishments, including 330 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westfield is $91,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,407. Median rent is $667/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
30.1% of adults in Westfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,937
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density777/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,385
Per Capita$25,688
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$6,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,700
Rent$667
Ownership65.1%
Zillow$187,407
Housing Units1,413
Rent Burden41.1%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation748 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Westfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Erie International/Tom Ridge Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.
There are 330 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.