Westfield is a small town of 2,714 in New York, with a median household income of $43,369
and a 7.0% 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, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 90.8
Westfield's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westfield costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westfield, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$626
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,369
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westfield's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
195.4 /100k
Property Crime
992.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westfield is served primarily by WESTFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westfield, NY
National Avg
School District
WESTFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westfield sees average highs of 33.7°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 224.5 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 $89,000 and median rent is $626/month.
Westfield's violent crime rate is 195.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 992.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westfield are operated by WESTFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westfield, NY has a population of 2,714, a median household income of $43,369, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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 33.7°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 224.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westfield, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14787.
The population of Westfield, New York is 2,714 with a median age of 49.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westfield: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $89,000, median household income $43,369, crime index 50 (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.
