Population 40,600 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westfield
Household size in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Westfield run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.55, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 39.4 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 40.7 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Westfield are younger than 40.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southwest.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 16.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Westfield as they are nationally: 11.0%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Springfield area as a whole (15.3%). The single-parent share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 37.8% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Westfield own their homes; 31.2% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 43.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.2% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Westfield: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Springfield area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1956 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1956 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1957 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1958 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Westfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Even so, homes here are newer than in the wider Springfield area, where the median home dates to 1958. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $803 | $809 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $970 | $871 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,052 | $995 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,272 | $1,261 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$470 | +$452 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westfield costs $1,272 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $470 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 23.3% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 24.8% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 26.7% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 29.0% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Westfield as nationally: 34.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in the Springfield area overall (29.0%). The share with a degree has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 82.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 83.3% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 85.2% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 86.7% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Westfield is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Massachusetts cities, though, Westfield has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
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 | Springfield area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.9 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Westfield has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 | 2.42 | 40.9 | 11.0% | 31.2% | 7.3% | 1964 | $1,272 | 34.4% | 93.4% | 3.1% |
| Southwick | 2.43 | 45.4 | 6.8% | 17.1% | 9.5% | 1983 | $1,551 | 36.9% | 96.9% | 3.5% |
| Mundale | 2.29 | 48.1 | 3.6% | 10.4% | 10.2% | 1971 | $1,148 | 34.3% | 97.1% | 4.5% |
| West Springfield Town | 2.37 | 41.3 | 12.7% | 41.5% | 6.2% | 1957 | $1,178 | 32.8% | 88.2% | 6.5% |
| Russell | 2.13 | 47.9 | 2.6% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 1964 | $1,016 | 30.7% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| Agawam Town | 2.36 | 47.2 | 6.8% | 25.6% | 4.8% | 1967 | $1,214 | 34.6% | 95.3% | 3.8% |
| Montgomery | 2.75 | 44.5 | 5.4% | 3.7% | 7.3% | 1981 | $1,134 | 42.3% | 97.1% | 1.5% |
| Southampton | 2.94 | 40.9 | 3.7% | 9.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,388 | 44.3% | 97.5% | 2.7% |
| Gillett Corner | 2.38 | 48.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 1977 | $1,317 | 34.9% | 96.6% | 1.6% |
| Granville Center | 2.45 | 49.8 | 9.1% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 1967 | $1,297 | 35.0% | 98.2% | 5.5% |
| Holyoke | 2.43 | 41.3 | 21.0% | 58.7% | 9.2% | 1951 | $1,160 | 24.9% | 78.7% | 8.2% |
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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