Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) B
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rockn' Joe
Coffee Shop
& Grain
Coffee Shop
Cafe Teasia
Coffee Shop
Track 5 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Rialto Theatre
Cinema
Miller-Cory House Museum
Museum
Garwood Lanes
Bowling Alley
South Avenue Arts
Theatre Arts
Cranford Movie Theater
Cinema
Art e Vino Studio
Art Gallery
Crane-Phillips House
Museum
AMC Mountainside 10
Cinema
Designers Gallery Fine Art & Custom Framing
Art Gallery
Cranford Dramatic Club Theater
Theatre Arts
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Museum
Cinemark Watchung and XD
Cinema
Food and Drink (20) A+
FroYo
Sweets
Liquor Basket
Alcohol
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Hershey's Subs & Deli
Deli
Bohemian Raspberry
Sweets
Bagel Chateau
Deli
Casa di Pizza
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Uber Bistro
Fast Food
Swirl Whirl
Sweets
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Nathan's Ice Cream
Sweets
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
5 Star Catering
Deli
Central Ave Wines and Liquors
Alcohol
Rosie's Wine Bar
Bar
The Juice House
Beverages
Al's Deli
Fast Food
The Station
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
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Gym
Westfield Neighborhood Council
Community Centre
Surgent's Elite School of Gymnastics
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Parisi Speed School
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Gymnastics
Gym
Atlas Pythagorus Lodge
Community Centre
Fight And Fitness MMA
Gym
Power Yoga
Gym
King Strength & Performance
Gym
Cranford Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Hot Yoga
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Bally's Gym
Gym
Chabad Jewish Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Fit to Be Fab
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Springfield YMCA
Community Centre
Evergreen Youth Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) A+
Vine Ripe Market
Grocery Store
Crumbs
Bakery
Bovella's
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Perotti's Quality Meats
Butcher
Breadsmith
Bakery
Bovella's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Cranford Bakery & Dessert
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
The Butcher Block
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Express Supermarket
Grocery Store
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Seabra Foods
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Bagel Supreme
Bakery
Bagels Supreme
Bakery
Parks (31) A+
Cacciola Mini Park
Park
Mindowaskin Park
Park
Foundation Park
Park
Westfield Girl Scout Park
Park
Windsor Park
Park
Gumbert Park
Park
Clark Memorial Park
Park
Harry E. Hartman Memorial Park
Park
Memorial Park and Pool
Park
YMCA Park
Park
Brookside Park
Park
Garwood Park
Park
Unami Park
Park
Tamaques Park
Park
Tamaques Reservation
Park
Brightwood Park
Park
Jerseyland Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Echo Lake Park
Park
Hampton Park
Park
McConnell Park
Park
Brunner Park
Park
Georgia Street Playground
Playground
Nomahegan Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Wolves Den
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Banana Republic
Clothing
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
Haircut Bar
Hairdresser
Coldwater Creek
Clothing
Serenity Nails & Spa
Beauty
Thinka Dinka
Toys
Learning Express
Toys
Tuxedos by Cozy
Clothing
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Lucky Brand
Clothing
Westfield Running Company
Clothing
Papyrus
Gift Shop
Chico's
Clothing
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Randal's Shoes
Shoes
Blue Mercury
Clothing
Gap
Clothing
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
Sole Italian Shoes
Shoes
Towne Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Ellen Fisher
Clothing
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 20.1% take public transportation in Westfield.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations B+
Westfield
Transit Station
Garwood
Transit Station
Union County College
Bus Stop
Cranford
Transit Station
Fanwood
Transit Station
NJ Transit 117
Bus Stop
North Monroe Street (Route 22)
Bus Stop
Netherwood
Transit Station
Inman Avenue at West Drive
Bus Stop
Inman Avenue at Wood Avenue
Bus Stop
Inman Avenue at Thelma Court (School #21)
Bus Stop
Us-22 560'w of Ball Ave
Bus Stop
U.S.-22 at Hudson St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
20.1% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Westfield is 180/100 - which is 49% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Westfield crime rates are 777 per 100k, which is 52% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
761 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
16 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Westfield is $158,323 - which is 115% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$158,323 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Westfield Oral Surgery
Dentist
The Laser Dental Group of Westfield
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Vein Insititute
Doctor
Westfield Police Department
Police
Gersch Orthodontics
Dentist
Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Clear Smile
Dentist
Garwood First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Garwood Volunteer Fire Station
Fire Station
Garwood Police
Police
Schuster Family Orthodontics
Dentist
Garwood Dental Excellence
Dentist
Children's Specialized Hospital
Hospital
Mountainside Police Headquarters
Police
Mountainside Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Mountainside Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Jersey Family Medical
Doctor
Barron's Drugs
Pharmacy
Blue Dental
Dentist
Thomas Pijanowski DMD
Dentist
Cranford Smiles
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Westfield home prices are $773,200 - which is 144% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$773,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Westfield graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (24) A+
St Pauls Day School
Westfield Y Childrens Center
Precious People Early Learning Center
Westfield Area Y Kindergarten
Here We Grow Child Development Center
Westfield Daycare Center
Presbyterian Nursery School & Kindergarten
Christopher Academy
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Noah'S Ark
Holy Trinity
Roosevelt Intermediate School
Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Program
Wilson Elementary School
Mckinley Elementary School
Lincoln Early Childhood Center
Washington Elementary School
Lincoln
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
Franklin Elementary School
Tamaques Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Brookside Place School
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
Jcc Of Central New Jersey
High Schools (5) D-
Westfield Senior High School
Hillcrest Academy-South
Hillcrest Academy-North
Cranford High School
Westlake
The Arc Kohler School
Lamberts Mill Academy
Union Catholic Regional High School
First Children School
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Work Readiness Academy
Newmark High School
Union County Career & Technical Institute
Union County Magnet High School
Academy For Allied Health Sciences
Academy For Information Technology
Academy For Performing Arts
Union County Tech
Arthur L. Johnson High School
Union Regional School
Mother Seton Regional High School
Jardine Academy
Cornerstone Day School
David Brearley Middle/High School
Governor Livingston High School
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ratings A+

Westfield has an overall rating of 90% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A+
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Westfield, NJ Area Guide

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Westfield Area Facts

  • Westfield has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westfield crime rates are 52% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Westfield is 49% higher than the New Jersey average

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The Perks of Being a Jersey Girl 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) What can I say about living in Westfield, New Jersey? I get to live in the safest community, have the best food in the world, and be minutes from the city that never sleeps. If I want nightlife, I can take the tunnel to Manhattan and dance the night away. I can be in Atlantic Cit ...Read More y in an hour, or take in all the history of Philadelphia in a couple hours.

The best areas in Westfield are the shopping malls. Whether you want upscale or discount outlet malls, the region of Jersey has it all. If you're hungry, I recommend any pizza joint on any corner here in Westfield. They call this region the tri-state area, and from Westfield, I can get to any of the neighboring states in less than an hour.

The Jersey Shore is a little southeast of my home, and I have my choice of dozen of top-rated beaches from Long Branch to Wildwood, not to forget Seaside Heights or Point Pleasant. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westfield? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cacciola Mini Park
      Mindowaskin Park
      Foundation Park
      Westfield Girl Scout Park
      Windsor Park
      Gumbert Park
      Clark Memorial Park
      Harry E. Hartman Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Rialto Theatre
      Miller-Cory House Museum
      Garwood Lanes
      South Avenue Arts
      Cranford Movie Theater
      Art e Vino Studio
      Crane-Phillips House
      AMC Mountainside 10

      Food & Drink

      FroYo
      Liquor Basket
      Manhattan Bagel
      Dunkin'
      Domino's
      Subway
      Hershey's Subs & Deli
      Bohemian Raspberry

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Westfield? Of all people who commute, 20.1% take public transportation in Westfield.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westfield? The cost of living in Westfield is 180/100 - which is 49% higher than New Jersey.
      Westfield
      180

      80% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westfield? Westfield crime rates are 777, which are 52% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      777 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 129

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Westfield? The median income in Westfield is $158,323 which is 115% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $158,323186% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $79,894168% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      The Vein Insititute

      A- Housing

      What are Westfield home prices? Westfield home prices are $773,200 - which is 144% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $773,200319% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,71381% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      81%

      27% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Westfield have good schools? The Westfield graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      59% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westfield a good place to live? Westfield has an overall rating of 90% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      11 total surveys

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