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Westfield, Indiana, in Hamilton county, 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.
In Westfield, about 64% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Westfield.
In 2000, Westfield had a median family income of $65,208. The typical family in Westfield is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Westfield. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Westfield favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,420. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Westfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Westfield, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Westfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Westfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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