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Westfield, NY


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Westfield, New York

Westfield, New York, in Chautauqua county, is 29 miles NE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 52 miles SW of Buffalo, New York. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Jamestown metropolitan area. Westfield contains a population of approximately 3,481.

The People and Families of Westfield

In Westfield, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westfield had a median family income of $43,028. Interestingly, lots of people in Westfield have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Westfield.

Westfield Housing

Westfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Westfield tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Westfield, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Westfield Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Westfield College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Westfield, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
Median Family Income63
People in Middle Class or Better52
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use72
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes28
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime65

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