Livability Score

73
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Circuit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Tim & Jeanne's Dining Commons
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fowler Farm (Cafe)
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Alumni Field
Stadium
Woodward Center
Stadium
Amelia Park Children's Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (15) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Whip City Brew
Bar
Molt's Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Hutghi's at the Nook
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Super Phipps Liquors
Alcohol
Tin Bridge Brewing Company
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Victory International
Grocery Store
Stop and Shop
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Big Y
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (43) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Whitney Field
Park
Whitnet Field
Park
Westfield River Esplanade
Park
Women's Temperance Park
Park
Gateway Entrance Park
Park
Municipal Field Playground
Playground
Half Mile Falls Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Wojtkiewicz Park
Park
Municipal Field Playground
Playground
City Park
Park
Allen Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Park Square
Park
Chapman Playground
Park
Unknown Name
Park
General Shepard Park
Park
Apremont Park
Park
Apremont Park
Park
Apremont Park
Park
Apremont Park
Park
Holcomb Park
Park
White Street Pocket Park
Park
Cross Street Playground
Playground
Shops (25) F
J J's Variety
Convenience Store
Pilgrim Candle
Gift Shop
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rocky's
Home Improvement
Polish Market
Convenience Store
Lumber Center
Home Improvement
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Unknown Name
Beauty
T-Mobile
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Lucky Nail & Spa
Beauty
Choice Health
Nutrition Supplements
Aaron's
Furniture
Ken's Eyewear
Optician
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Richards Fine Jeweler
Fashion
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Verizon Authorized Retailer — Cellular Sales
Electronics
Royal Nail & Spa
Beauty
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Westfield.
Public Transit Stops (56)
Stops & Stations D-
N Elm & Union (Flag stop - signal driver)
Bus Stop
N ELm & Notredame (Flag stop - signal driver)
Bus Stop
Olver Transit Pavilion
Bus Station
Mass Pike&FriendleyWay (Flag stop - signal driver)
Bus Stop
COURT / WASHINGTON
Bus Stop
COURT / UNNAMED STREET
Bus Stop
COURT / BATES
Bus Stop
Westfield Center
Bus Stop
RAMP / COURT
Bus Stop
MAIN / MORSE
Bus Stop
UNION / UNNAMED STREET
Bus Stop
COURT / CHESTNUT
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
COURT / MILL
Bus Stop
UNION / MORGAN
Bus Stop
MAIN / MECHANIC
Bus Stop
LATHROP / WESTERN
Bus Stop
UNION / PUMPKIN
Bus Stop
UNION / SPRINGDALE
Bus Stop
MAIN / US HWY 20
Bus Stop
WESTERN / BIRCH
Bus Stop
MAIN / CASIMIR
Bus Stop
MAIN / MEADOW
Bus Stop
Southampton & Hickney (Flag stop - signal driver)
Bus Stop
BROAD / WORONOCO
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Westfield is 112/100 - which is 16% lower than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime A-

Westfield crime rates are 1,121 per 100k, which is 19% lower than Massachusetts
Property Crime
895 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
226 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A

The median income in Westfield is $74,456 - which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$74,456 B
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westfield Police Dept
Police
Unknown Name
Clinic
Medical Office Building
Doctor
Westfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Westfield Fire Department
Fire Station
Noble Hospital
Hospital
State Police Westfield
Police
Public Safety Complex
Police
MedExpress
Clinic
Pediatric Associates of Hampden County
Doctor
Westfield Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Western Massachusetts Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Westfield home prices are $247,300 - which is 27% lower than Massachusetts
Home Price
$247,300 A
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C

The Westfield graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (13) F
Franklin Ave
St Marys Parish School
Highland
Southampton Road
Abner Gibbs
Westfield Intermediate School
North Middle School
South Middle School
Community Christian School
Paper Mill
Munger Hill
White Oak School
Westfield Christian Academy
High Schools (4) F
Westfield High
Westfield Technical Academy
Community Christian School
White Oak School
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ratings A+

Westfield has an overall rating of 89% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Westfield, MA Area Guide

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Westfield Area Facts

  • Westfield has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Westfield crime rates are 19% 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 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

      Unknown Name
      Whitney Field
      Whitnet Field
      Westfield River Esplanade
      Women's Temperance Park
      Gateway Entrance Park
      Municipal Field Playground
      Half Mile Falls 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- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westfield? The cost of living in Westfield is 112/100 - which is 16% lower than Massachusetts.
      Westfield
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% 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 1,121, which are 19% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,121 per 100k people

      52% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 90

      52% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Westfield? The median income in Westfield is $74,456 which is 5% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $74,45635% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,72616% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than 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

      A+ Housing

      What are Westfield home prices? Westfield home prices are $247,300 - which is 27% lower than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $247,30034% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9642% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      68%

      7% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Westfield have good schools? The Westfield graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Westfield a good place to live? Westfield has an overall rating of 89% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      4 total surveys

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