Life in Westfield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Westfield over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Westfield:
The population in Westfield is 40,673.
The median home value in Westfield is $375,038.
The median income in Westfield is $82,847.
The cost of living in Westfield is 113 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Westfield is $1,064.
The unemployment rate in Westfield is 4.0%.
The poverty rate in Westfield is 11.0%.
The average high in Westfield is 60.0° and the average low is 39.2°.
Crime in Westfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Westfield. Key points include:
There were 412 total crimes in Westfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 998.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 191.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 806.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Westfield is -52.89% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westfield / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 412 | 998.3 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 79 | 191.4 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 9.7 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 66 | 159.9 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 333 | 806.9 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 31 | 75.1 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 267 | 647.0 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 84.8 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Westfield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Westfield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Westfield is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Westfield is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Westfield is $375,038.
The median income in Westfield is $82,847.
| Living Expense | Westfield | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 126 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 127 | 136 | 100 | |
The average high in Westfield is 60.0° and the average low is 39.2°.
There are 77.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.2 inches of precipitation each year with 58.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Westfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 58.4 |
The current population in Westfield is 40,673. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40,673 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 40,794 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 40,922 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 41,303 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 41,449 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 41,599 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 41,667 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 41,486 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 41,480 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 41,371 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 41,209 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 41,162 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 41,025 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 40,974 | - |
82.3% White with 33,458 White residents.
1.0% African American with 394 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 1,478 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 96 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 1,148 Two Or More residents.
10.0% Hispanic with 4,075 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Westfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.0% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Westfield is 51.9% female with 21,091 female residents.
Westfield is 48.1% male with 19,582 male residents.
| Gender | Westfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Westfield completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Westfield completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Westfield completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Westfield completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Westfield completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Westfield completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Westfield completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Westfield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Westfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Westfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
3.9% of households in Westfield earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Westfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Westfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Westfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Westfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in Westfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.6% of households in Westfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Westfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Westfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.0% of households in Westfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Westfield | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 21.1% | 12.6% |