Living in Westfield, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westfield · Census data 2020–2024
Westfield has 31,111 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $232,629 (125% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $953,400, the median rent is $2,357/month.
Westfield at a glance
- Population
- 31,111
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $232,629State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $953,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,357/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.1%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Westfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 125% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 110% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
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 $953,400, 187% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,357 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Westfield median household income
The median household income in Westfield is $232,629 and the income per person is $107,640. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Westfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,192
- Owner-occupied
- 81.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.9%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.84
Westfield demographics
- Population
- 31,111
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 10,900
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westfield ›
Education in Westfield
78.1% of adults 25 and older in Westfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 38.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westfield
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 34.3%
- Drive alone
- 49.7%
- Public transit
- 11.8%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Westfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 31,111 | $232,629 | $953,400 | $2,357 |
| Garwood | 4,885 | $110,670 | $533,300 | $1,753 |
| Scotch Plains | 24,843 | $183,655 | $718,200 | $2,060 |
| Cranford | 24,074 | $155,972 | $660,100 | $2,199 |
| Mountainside | 7,049 | $211,538 | $810,300 | $3,501 |
| Fanwood | 7,799 | $195,529 | $635,200 | $2,446 |
| Clark | 15,622 | $133,504 | $609,600 | $1,743 |
| Winfield | 1,479 | $64,052 | $283,300 | $1,111 |
| Springfield | 17,171 | $155,906 | $636,600 | $2,188 |
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What is the median household income in Westfield, NJ?
The median household income in Westfield is $232,629, 125% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $953,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Westfield?
The median gross rent in Westfield is $2,357 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Westfield, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 125% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 110% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Westfield?
The median age in Westfield is 40.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Westfield?
The average commute to work in Westfield is 37 minutes; 34.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westfield?
The unemployment rate in Westfield is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westfield?
78.1% 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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