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Westfield, Massachusetts

Introduction to Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield, Massachusetts, in Hampden county, is 7 miles W of Chicopee, Massachusetts and 88 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Springfield metropolitan area. Westfield has a population of approximately 40,072.

Westfield History

This region was originally known as Woronoco and was inhabited by the Native American tribe known as Pocomtuc. Modern settlers started moving into this area around the 1660s. It was officially incorporated as a town in 1669. It was reincorporated as a city in 1920.

Westfield and nearby Attractions

  • East Mountain
  • Stanley Park of Westfield
  • Amelia Park Arena
  • The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail
  • Hampton Ponds State Park

Things To Do In Westfield

Westfield has been blessed with abundant natural beauty. There are streams and rivers, vast stretches of scenic rolling hills, and farmlands. These are well suited for a wide variety of activities. The 180-acre Stanley Park has facilities for children’s play areas, picnics, and sports like tennis. Moreover the town also has three public golf courses and a public swimming pool.

Westfield Transportation

Flights are available from the Bradley International Airport.

Westfield Higher Education

Westfield State College is the local college.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Westfield Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Westfield Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Westfield Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Westfield, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population62
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better62
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty51

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Housing Recently Built45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime94

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