What are the schools like in Westfield, MA?

Westfield is served primarily by Westfield. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Westfield?

The median household income in Westfield, MA is $78,307 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Westfield, MA?

Westfield has an average high temperature of 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.7 inches.

Westfield, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Westfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Westfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westfield is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $282,100 and the median rent is $1,050 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westfield, MA?

Westfield has a violent crime rate of 191.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 806.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westfield, MA a Good Place to Live?

Westfield is a small city of 40,794 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $78,307 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Westfield stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 98.4

Westfield's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westfield costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Westfield, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$282,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,050	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,307	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westfield's violent crime rate is 191.4 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.4 /100k

Property Crime

806.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Westfield is served primarily by Westfield. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westfield, MA	National Avg
School District	Westfield	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westfield sees average highs of 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 51.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westfield, MA
Average High — January	34.8°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	51.7"

Demographics

Metric	Westfield, MA	National Avg
Population	40,794	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.8%	18.9%
Asian	4.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Springfield Town, MA 6 mi Russell, MA 7 mi Agawam Town, MA 7 mi Holyoke, MA 8 mi Blandford, MA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Westfield

Westfield, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01085 01077

Westfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westfield, MA affordable or expensive?

Westfield's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Westfield roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $282,100 and median rent is $1,050/month.

What is the crime rate in Westfield, MA?

Westfield's violent crime rate is 191.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 806.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westfield?

Public schools in Westfield are operated by Westfield. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westfield, MA a good place to live?

Westfield, MA has a population of 40,794, a median household income of $78,307, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Westfield?

Westfield averages 34.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 51.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westfield?

Westfield, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01085, 01077.

What is the population of Westfield?

The population of Westfield, Massachusetts is 40,794 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westfield?

Key numbers for living in Westfield: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $282,100, median household income $78,307, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.