Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Westfield, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,608
Population
40,105
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Bask in outdoor recreation and rural charm in the Pioneer Valley
Suburban
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Historic
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Riverside
Situated in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, Westfield exudes a rural charm on the cusp of several larger communities. Recreational opportunities abound in Westfield, with access to Stanley Park, Hampton Ponds State Park, the Westfield River, the Little River, Amelia Park Arena and Garden, and multiple country clubs. Westfield is also nearby Robinson State Park, Forest Park, and the Connecticut River in addition to Six Flags New England, which provide many additional options for outdoor fun.
Westfield offers plenty of local shops and eateries to peruse in the downtown district, and the national retailers in Holyoke Mall are just a short drive away too. Westfield is home to Westfield State University, which presents a host of cultural and educational opportunities to the local community. Commuting and traveling from Westfield is easy with convenience to I-90, Westfield Barnes Regional Airport, and Bradley International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,551
Average: $100,890
Education
11,167
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,004
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Westfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Westfield, MA is $1,610 for one bedroom, and $1,751 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westfield has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,610/month
557 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westfield, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
326 Students
Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Westfield River Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
410 Students
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
686 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
676 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,008 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,008 Students
Westfield Vocational Tech High School
Public
Grades 9-12
553 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stanley Park
- Hampton Ponds State Park
- Robinson State Park
- Blandford Ski Area
- Holyoke Heritage State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.