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Westfield, PA


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Westfield, Pennsylvania

Westfield, Pennsylvania, in Tioga county, is 85 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 95 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The town contains a population of approximately 1,190.

The People and Families of Westfield

In Westfield, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westfield had a median family income of $33,688.

Westfield Housing

Westfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing stock in Westfield might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Westfield tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Westfield, 81% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Westfield -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWestfield Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Westfield Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Westfield Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Westfield, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population65
Racial Diversity55
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better32
College Educated Adults32
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built13
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