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Westfield, NJ Area Guide

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Westfield is a picturesque Union County suburb located about 20 miles southwest of New York City. Westfield offers residents the best of urban and suburban living within its own borders. Residents enjoy a true sense of community, top-notch public schools, and manicured homes in Westfield as well as access to a walkable downtown, dynamic arts scene, and reliable transportation options.

Downtown Westfield is a vibrant combination of national retailers and local shops, award-winning restaurants and cozy cafes, and modern art galleries and historic buildings. Westfield’s cultural scene boasts an orchestra, community theater, movie house, and various events such as the summer jazz series. Nine parks in town provide a host of recreational opportunities in addition to many surrounding parks in the area. Access to NJ Transit and multiple highways makes getting around from Westfield simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Westfield, NJ is $1,307 for a studio, $2,512 for one bedroom, $3,640 for two bedrooms, and $3,981 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westfield has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,512/month
816 Sq Ft
House
$3,716/month
704 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,645/month
548 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westfield, NJ is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

88 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

40 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

50 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

McKinley Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Tamaques Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Crossroads School

Public

Grades PK-8

Westlake School Westfield

Public

Grades K-12

Lamberts Mill Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Westfield Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Lamberts Mill Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Hillcrest Academy South

Public

Grades 9-12

Westlake School Westfield

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • William Miller Sperry Observatory
  • Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum
  • Merrill Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • LaGuardia

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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.