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Westfield, New Jersey

Introduction to Westfield, New Jersey

Westfield, New Jersey, in Union county, is 5 miles SW of Union, New Jersey 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.

Westfield History

Westfield was first settled during the late 17th century and was a part of the Elizabeth Township. On January 27, 1794, the township of Westfield was formed and was incorporated on February 21, 1798. On March 19, 1857, it became a part of Union County. On March 4, 1903, Westfield was incorporated as a town.

Westfield and nearby Attractions

  • Miller-Cory House Museum
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Washington Rock State Park
  • Crane Phillips Living Museum
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
  • Roselle Park Museum

Things To Do In Westfield

The town of Westfield has various parks where one can enjoy a day trip with family and friends. The town also offers movie theaters, live musical shows, shopping centers and restaurants. Each year, the town of Westfield organizes the FestiFall and the Spring Fling festivals, along with several other events.

Westfield Transportation

Newark Liberty International Airport is nearby.

Westfield Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are provided by the Union County College.

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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