Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Westfield
Westfield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,611
Population
33,724
Renter Mix
20% Rent
Delight in versatile suburban and urban amenities
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Luxurious
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Welcoming
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Vibrant
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Upscale
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Convenient
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Picturesque
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Artistic
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$193,307
Average: $202,387
Education
17,965
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,361
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Westfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Westfield, NJ is $2,611 for one bedroom, $3,677 for two bedrooms, and $4,035 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westfield has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,611/month
790 Sq Ft
House
$4,195/month
827 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,935/month
681 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westfield, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades K-5
263 Students
Public
Grades K-5
414 Students
Public
Grades K-5
345 Students
Public
Grades K-5
332 Students
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
658 Students
Public
Grades K-12
52 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
49 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
36 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,818 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
69 Students
Public
Grades K-12
52 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
36 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
25 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
- Reeves-Reed Arboretum
- Merrill Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.