Population 63,066 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westfield
Household size in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.72 people per household, Westfield sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Indianapolis area overall, where it has 2.59 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.90, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Westfield is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in Westfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Westfield
Renters in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.0% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Westfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Westfield: just 5.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Westfield has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Indiana cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2008 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Westfield is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2008, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing. Only one other Indiana city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,033 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,036 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,393 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,806 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$773 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in Westfield runs $1,806 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $773 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Westfield
Bachelor's degrees in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.5% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.5% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.8% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Westfield is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 points, as it has nationally. Only six of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.9% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.2% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Westfield: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Westfield has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.5 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Westfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | 2.72 | 37.5 | 6.5% | 20.0% | 5.6% | 2008 | $1,806 | 62.6% | 97.6% | 2.6% |
| Carmel | 2.70 | 41.7 | 5.9% | 26.0% | 5.5% | 1995 | $1,937 | 75.2% | 98.0% | 2.6% |
| Lamong | 2.43 | 41.1 | 5.0% | 28.0% | 14.3% | 2014 | $1,643 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 2.7% |
| Deming | 2.91 | 37.8 | 5.3% | 16.9% | 21.7% | 2008 | $1,188 | 51.3% | 94.9% | 6.1% |
| Big Springs | 2.76 | 41.4 | 2.5% | 12.0% | 5.7% | 1997 | $1,867 | 56.7% | 96.7% | 0.9% |
| Sheridan | 2.51 | 43.9 | 9.2% | 20.2% | 5.8% | 1983 | $1,115 | 39.5% | 94.4% | 4.2% |
| Zionsville | 2.81 | 41.5 | 6.5% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 1998 | $1,917 | 74.5% | 98.4% | 1.8% |
| Noblesville | 2.67 | 37.9 | 9.9% | 26.4% | 5.8% | 1997 | $1,554 | 50.5% | 96.6% | 3.0% |
| Williams Creek | 2.85 | 46.9 | 3.0% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 1957 | $2,313 | 83.5% | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| Jolietville | 2.42 | 42.7 | 6.0% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 1996 | $890 | 35.3% | 95.2% | 1.2% |
| Meridian Hills | 2.53 | 50.3 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 1959 | $2,184 | 80.1% | 99.5% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Westfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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