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 40,794.
The median home value in Westfield is $336,401.
The median income in Westfield is $78,307.
The cost of living in Westfield is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Westfield is $1,050.
The unemployment rate in Westfield is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Westfield is 8.9%.
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 456 total crimes in Westfield in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 1,120.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 226.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westfield is 894.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Westfield is -51.78% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Westfield / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 456 | 1,120.6 | 1,362.0 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 92 | 226.1 | 308.8 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 5 | 12.3 | 43.7 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 69 | 169.6 | 235.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 364 | 894.5 | 1,053.2 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 30 | 73.7 | 149.7 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 291 | 715.1 | 804.3 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 43 | 105.7 | 99.2 | 282.7 |
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 112 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 $336,401.
The median income in Westfield is $78,307.
Living Expense | Westfield | Massachusetts | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 112 | 143 | 100 | |
Services | 111 | 126 | 100 | |
Groceries | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
Health | 93 | 117 | 100 | |
Housing | 114 | 202 | 100 | |
Transportation | 107 | 114 | 100 | |
Utilities | 127 | 123 | 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 40,794. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 40,794 | -1.9% |
2021 | 41,599 | -0.2% |
2020 | 41,667 | 0.4% |
2019 | 41,486 | 0.0% |
2018 | 41,480 | 0.3% |
2017 | 41,371 | 0.4% |
2016 | 41,209 | 0.1% |
2015 | 41,162 | 0.3% |
2014 | 41,025 | 0.1% |
2013 | 40,974 | - |
81.5% White with 33,233 White residents.
1.3% African American with 521 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 1,772 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 101 Other residents.
2.3% Two Or More with 933 Two Or More residents.
10.4% Hispanic with 4,229 Hispanic residents.
Race | Westfield | MA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 81.5% | 68.9% | 58.9% |
African American | 1.3% | 6.6% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.3% | 6.9% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.3% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 10.4% | 12.6% | 18.7% |
Westfield is 52.2% female with 21,300 female residents.
Westfield is 47.8% male with 19,493 male residents.
Gender | Westfield | MA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 52.2% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
Male | 47.8% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
5.0% of adults in Westfield completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Westfield completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Westfield completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Westfield completed some college.
12.0% 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 | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 27.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 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% |
2.8% of households in Westfield earn Less than $10,000.
4.8% of households in Westfield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Westfield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.7% of households in Westfield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in Westfield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Westfield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Westfield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Westfield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Westfield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in Westfield earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Westfield | MA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.7% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6.7% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 12.7% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 17.7% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 10.2% | 19.3% | 11.4% |