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Westfield, Indiana

Introduction to Westfield, Indiana

Located in Hamilton county, Westfield, Indiana, is 19 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Westfield contains a population of approximately 9,293 residents.

Westfield History

Westfield was founded by Ambrose Osborne, Simon Barker, Asa Bales, and Simon Moon on May 6, 1834. It was originally established as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Westfield was incorporated as a city on January 1, 2008. It is located in Hamilton county, which was created in 1823, and named in honor of Alexander Hamilton, the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.

Westfield and nearby Attractions

  • Heritage Center Museum
  • Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park
  • Indiana Transportation Museum
  • White River State Park
  • President Benjamin Harrison Home
  • Fort Harrison State Park

Things To Do In Westfield

Westfield is close to the Indiana Transportation Museum and Conner Prairie. The Fort Harrison State Park and White River State Park have many recreational activities. The Quaker Park, Raymond Worth Park, Hadley Park, Simon Moon Park, Freedom Trail Park, and Asa Bales Park are some of the local parks. Museums in the area include the Indianapolis Art Center, Indiana State Museum, and Eiteljorg Museum.

Westfield Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Indianapolis International Airport.

Westfield Higher Education

Butler University, Ivy Tech State College - Central Indiana, and University of Indianapolis are in the area.

High Points

Westfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWestfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyWestfield College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Westfield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Westfield Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 10%Westfield People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 11%Westfield Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Westfield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Westfield, IN

Comparing Westfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women810
Racial Diversity59
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime43

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