Population 30,046 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Westfield
Household size in Westfield
| Period | Westfield | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Westfield is a place of big households: 2.93 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.96, as it has 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Westfield is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.2, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Westfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.6 points since 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.3% of households in Westfield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over three in ten owners (31.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Westfield: just 3.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Westfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have older 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,642 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,521 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,407 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,260 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$619 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Westfield costs $2,260 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $619 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.6% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.2% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.5% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.1% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Westfield: 78.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.6 points, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 415 New Jersey 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.6% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Westfield: 97.8% 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 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Westfield than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, 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 | 2.93 | 41.8 | 6.0% | 19.3% | 3.5% | 1951 | $2,260 | 78.1% | 97.8% | 4.0% |
| Garwood | 2.34 | 42.8 | 4.9% | 43.4% | 3.4% | 1950 | $1,676 | 45.2% | 96.5% | 6.2% |
| Scotch Plains | 2.98 | 42.6 | 7.5% | 19.6% | 5.0% | 1961 | $2,106 | 66.2% | 97.1% | 3.2% |
| Cranford | 2.63 | 43.1 | 4.4% | 22.5% | 3.2% | 1950 | $2,057 | 67.5% | 97.4% | 3.8% |
| Mountainside | 2.85 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 1957 | $3,334 | 68.6% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Fanwood | 2.88 | 42.6 | 7.5% | 15.1% | 2.8% | 1952 | $2,518 | 74.3% | 97.6% | 2.6% |
| Clark | 2.63 | 45.0 | 5.2% | 25.2% | 3.2% | 1962 | $1,641 | 47.2% | 94.4% | 4.2% |
| Kenilworth | 2.97 | 43.0 | 15.6% | 25.7% | 9.0% | 1956 | $2,111 | 32.2% | 90.3% | 5.3% |
| Springfield | 2.53 | 45.0 | 6.4% | 33.1% | 5.6% | 1963 | $2,460 | 63.7% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Colonia | 3.07 | 43.1 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 1960 | $2,048 | 49.4% | 91.8% | 4.6% |
| Roselle Park | 2.68 | 40.5 | 11.6% | 41.0% | 3.7% | 1953 | $1,644 | 40.4% | 92.1% | 5.0% |
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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