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Crime in Westfield summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Westfield. Key points include:
There were 178 total crimes in Westfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 572.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 16.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 556.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Westfield is -73.00% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Westfield Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westfield / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 178 | 572.1 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 16.1 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.2 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 12.9 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 173 | 556.1 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 61.1 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 141 | 453.2 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 41.8 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Westfield is 182 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Westfield is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Westfield is $1,269,852.
The median income in Westfield is $232,629.
Westfield's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Westfield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Westfield | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 355 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Westfield, NJ Weather
The average high in Westfield is 63.8° and the average low is 43.8°.
There are 80.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.6 inches of precipitation each year with 23.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Westfield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Westfield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Westfield
The current population in Westfield is 31,111. The population has increased 3.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,111 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 30,760 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 30,839 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 30,950 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 29,690 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 29,877 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 30,086 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 30,591 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 30,438 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 30,552 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 30,647 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 30,525 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 30,296 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 30,095 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 29,950 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Westfield
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Westfield is:
76.5% White with 23,786 White residents.
2.4% African American with 735 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
8.8% Asian with 2,740 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 348 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 1,001 Two Or More residents.
8.0% Hispanic with 2,493 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Westfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.5% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Westfield
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Westfield is 50.2% female with 15,606 female residents.
Westfield is 49.8% male with 15,504 male residents.
| Gender | Westfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Westfield for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Westfield completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Westfield completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Westfield completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Westfield completed some college.
3.0% of adults in Westfield completed associate's degree.
40.0% of adults in Westfield completed bachelor's degree.
26.0% of adults in Westfield completed master's degree.
9.0% of adults in Westfield completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Westfield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Westfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 26.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 9.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Westfield, New Jersey
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1.7% of households in Westfield earn Less than $10,000.
0.3% of households in Westfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Westfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Westfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
2.5% of households in Westfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
4.1% of households in Westfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in Westfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Westfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.7% of households in Westfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
55.7% of households in Westfield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Westfield | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.6% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.1% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 55.7% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
