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Westfield Area Facts

  • Westfield has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Westfield crime rates are 49% 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 User Rating 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 883, which are 49% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      883 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 114

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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