Living in Westfield, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westfield · Census data 2020–2024
Westfield has 389 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $52,917 (29% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $134,400, the median rent is $950/month.
Westfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westfield at a glance
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 47.5State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $52,917State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $134,400State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Westfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westfield the median home value is $134,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 16.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,393 a month in housing costs.
Westfield median household income
The median household income in Westfield is $52,917 and the income per person is $33,686. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Westfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 28.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.17
Westfield demographics
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 8.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 138
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westfield ›
Education in Westfield
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Westfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westfield
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 36.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.9%
Westfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 389 | $52,917 | $134,400 | $950 |
| Mars Hill | 1,398 | $65,273 | $163,600 | $488 |
| Blaine | 706 | $80,707 | — | $691 |
| Chapman | 388 | $93,125 | $185,700 | — |
| Easton | 1,433 | $53,309 | $163,800 | $510 |
| Bridgewater | 484 | $65,417 | $154,900 | $768 |
| Presque Isle | 8,736 | $55,768 | $147,200 | $904 |
| Mapleton | 1,884 | $91,731 | $191,800 | $610 |
| Monticello | 674 | $51,875 | $125,800 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Westfield, ME?
The median household income in Westfield is $52,917, 29% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westfield?
The median home value in Westfield is $134,400, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Westfield?
The median gross rent in Westfield is $950 per month, about 16.3% of household income.
Is Westfield, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Westfield?
The median age in Westfield is 47.5 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Westfield?
The average commute to work in Westfield is 19 minutes; 36.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westfield?
The unemployment rate in Westfield is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westfield?
18.4% of adults in Westfield have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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