Westfield, MA

Living in Westfield

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 37
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 84
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Schools 45
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Residents

41k Population +475 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$68k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$234k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$842 Median Monthly Rent +$153 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K24%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas3%
Utility gas48%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westfield

United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampden County65

Property Crime in Westfield

United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampden County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 3 16
Feb 26 3 12
Mar 34 4 9
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 49 5 0
Nov 39 4 3
Dec 28 4 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westfield

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado8
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westfield, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westfield, MA

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White Oak School
3 miles, N
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Westfield, MA

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Mercy Medical Ctr
8 miles, E

Airports

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