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Westfield, NJ


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Westfield, New Jersey

Westfield, New Jersey, in Union county, is 5 miles SW of Union, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newark metropolitan area. Westfield contains a population of approximately 29,644.

The People and Families of Westfield

In Westfield, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Westfield, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westfield had a median family income of $112,145. The typical family in Westfield is better off than most in New Jersey. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the town. Interestingly, lots of people in Westfield have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town. In Westfield, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Westfield favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $94,865. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Westfield.

Westfield Housing

Westfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Westfield, 78% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestfield Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestfield Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWestfield Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWestfield College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWestfield Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWestfield Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWestfield Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWestfield Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Westfield People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Westfield, NJ

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens76
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times13
Walking and Biking to Work14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime108

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