Living in Westfield, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westfield · Census data 2020–2024
Westfield has 40,378 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $87,753 (16% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $325,100, the median rent is $1,117/month.
Westfield at a glance
- Population
- 40,378
- Median age
- 39.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $87,753State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $325,100State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,117/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Westfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westfield the median home value is $325,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,996 a month in housing costs.
Westfield median household income
The median household income in Westfield is $87,753 and the income per person is $41,820. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Westfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,834
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.38
Westfield demographics
- Population
- 40,378
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 15,822
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westfield ›
Education in Westfield
33.2% of adults 25 and older in Westfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Westfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 40,378 | $87,753 | $325,100 | $1,117 |
| Russell | 1,197 | $108,750 | $303,300 | $1,013 |
| West Springfield Town | 28,772 | $69,371 | $321,500 | $1,144 |
| Southwick | 9,217 | $120,462 | $397,500 | $1,332 |
| Southampton | 6,230 | $123,125 | $452,300 | — |
| Montgomery | 796 | $123,000 | $357,500 | — |
| Agawam Town | 28,539 | $85,421 | $311,600 | $1,256 |
| Holyoke | 37,813 | $53,605 | $274,100 | $1,021 |
| Granville | 1,846 | $84,375 | $356,300 | $1,292 |
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What is the median household income in Westfield, MA?
The median household income in Westfield is $87,753, 16% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $325,100, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Westfield?
The median gross rent in Westfield is $1,117 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Westfield, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Massachusetts median; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Westfield?
The median age in Westfield is 39.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Westfield?
The average commute to work in Westfield is 27 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westfield?
The unemployment rate in Westfield is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westfield?
33.2% 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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