Living in Westfield, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westfield · Census data 2020–2024
Westfield has 3,185 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $46,774 (46% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $102,600, the median rent is $650/month.
Westfield at a glance
- Population
- 3,185
- Median age
- 44.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $46,774State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $102,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $650/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Westfield a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.7%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
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 $102,600, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $973 a month in housing costs.
Westfield median household income
The median household income in Westfield is $46,774 and the income per person is $29,600. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Westfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,715
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.99
Westfield demographics
- Population
- 3,185
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 1,546
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westfield ›
Education in Westfield
25.4% of adults 25 and older in Westfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westfield
- Unemployment rate
- 11.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Westfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 3,185 | $46,774 | $102,600 | $650 |
| Mayville | 1,268 | $68,611 | $161,400 | $631 |
| Ripley | 920 | $52,614 | $112,000 | $642 |
| Brocton | 1,404 | $58,500 | $110,100 | $753 |
| Sherman | 590 | $46,346 | $109,500 | $544 |
| Cassadaga | 608 | $73,750 | $121,900 | $821 |
| Bemus Point | 191 | $86,250 | $386,400 | $688 |
| Fredonia | 9,467 | $50,433 | $192,500 | $878 |
| North East | 4,054 | $68,828 | $167,000 | $769 |
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What is the median household income in Westfield, NY?
The median household income in Westfield is $46,774, 46% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $102,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Westfield?
The median gross rent in Westfield is $650 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Westfield, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 11.7%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Westfield?
The median age in Westfield is 44.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Westfield?
The average commute to work in Westfield is 15 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westfield?
The unemployment rate in Westfield is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westfield?
25.4% 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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