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Living in Westfield, NJ
Explore Westfield and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.5 / 10
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Westfield at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population31,111
Median Household Income$232,629
Median Home Value$953,400
Median Gross Rent$2,357
Median Age40.7
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home34.3%
Homeownership81.1%
Housing Vacancy2.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Westfield is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Westfield and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Westfield
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$953,400
Median Gross Rent$2,357
Homeownership81.1%
Housing Vacancy2.6%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Westfield, NJ
Median Household Income$232,629
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home34.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Westfield and how households are structured
Population31,111
Median Age40.7
Average Household Size2.8
Westfield is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Westfield
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Westfield point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and a meaningful winter snowfall season.
Average Summer High85.9°F
Average Winter Low25.1°F
Annual Rainfall50.4 in.
Annual Snowfall26.3 in.
Seasonal Life in Westfield
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Westfield is located in Union County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Union County.
County Intelligence
Westfield & Union County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Westfield is located in Union County, New Jersey.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Westfield.
Current NarrowTheList data for Westfield shows a population of about 31,111. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Union County
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County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Westfield.
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