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Westfield Center, OH


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Westfield Center, Ohio

Westfield Center, Ohio, in Medina county, is 21 miles W of Akron, Ohio (center to center) and 35 miles S of Cleveland, Ohio. The village is located in the Cleveland - Lorain - Elyria metropolitan area. Westfield Center has a population of 1,054.

The People and Families of Westfield Center

In Westfield Center, about 76% of adults are married. Lots of Westfield Center people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the village compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westfield Center had a median family income of $76,651. People in Westfield Center generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Westfield Center than most places. The village enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Westfield Center gave more campaign money ($4,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Westfield Center Housing

Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Westfield Center. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Westfield Center is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Westfield Center, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWestfield Center College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWestfield Center People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWestfield Center Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Westfield Center Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Westfield Center, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity33
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home810
Public Transportation Use87
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents11
People Living Alone11
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