Westfield is a small town of 503 in Illinois, with a median household income of $56,750
and a 6.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Westfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Westfield city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.6
Westfield's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westfield costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westfield, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$925
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westfield's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
71.2 /100k
Property Crime
550.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Westfield, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westfield sees average highs of 37.9°F in January
and 88.1°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Westfield's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westfield roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,700 and median rent is $925/month.
Westfield's violent crime rate is 71.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 550.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Westfield, IL has a population of 503, a median household income of $56,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Westfield averages 37.9°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 19.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62474.
The population of Westfield, Illinois is 503 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westfield: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $66,700, median household income $56,750, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.