Pennsylvania
Westfield is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,241. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
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 low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Westfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Westfield is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 21.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Westfield is $86,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $610 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Westfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 78.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,875 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,554 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $979 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,555 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 994 |
| County GDP | $2,074M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 114 |
| Retail | 148 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,855 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.65% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $86,000 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $610 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,855 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.65% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,305/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 78.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,378 ft (420 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9177°N, 77.5403°W |
| County FIPS | 42117 |
Winner: Republican by 51.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.5% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,108/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.7% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 114 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 148 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |