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Westfield Area Facts

  • Westfield has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Westfield crime rates are 30% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Westfield is 16% lower than the Massachusetts average
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Nothing Negative About Westfield, MA User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I have lived in Westfield, MA and the surrounding areas for a period of time several years ago and have nothing negative to say about Westfield. The city lies less than five miles West of Springfield, but the two cities could not be further apart in terms of livability. Springfie ...Read More ld is known as being a very dangerous area, yet Westfield has an incredibly low crime rate and is full of middle income families that are living rather quiet lives. The majority of the jobs in the area are in Springfield, which is why it is a great idea to live in Westfield and head to Springfield for work.

Westfield is a great place to raise a family and a great place to grow up in, as there is a ton of stuff to do. If you like the outdoors, there is great fishing, as the city lies just two or three miles West of the Connecticut river, and there is also a ton of wilderness in the surround areas that are great for hunting. There is also a major theme park in the area, as Six Flags New England is only a few miles a way as well.

Keep in mind that this is a quiet area, so you are not going to find a huge night life scene, although there are still definitely bars and some nightclubs that you can go to. That being said, there are still a ton of great restaurants in the area and there are plenty of events and shows to go to in the surrounding areas of Westfield. If you find yourself living in the Springfield area or are looking to move to the general area, Westfield is a great place to consider.

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westfield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Whitney Field
      Whitnet Field
      Westfield River Esplanade
      Women's Temperance Park
      Gateway Entrance Park
      Municipal Field Playground
      Half Mile Falls Park
      Wojtkiewicz Park

      Entertainment

      Alumni Field
      Woodward Center
      Amelia Park Children's Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Whip City Brew
      Molt's Discount Liquors
      Hutghi's at the Nook
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Westfield? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Westfield.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Western Massachusetts Hospital
      Noble Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Medical Office Building
      Pediatric Associates of Hampden County