Westfield

Westfield, Indiana Overview

Westfield ranks #1 of 20 cities in Indiana, earning a A+ grade with a composite score of 68.8/100. The city stands out in Safety (96/100) and Growth (94/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Westfield

Westfield’s median household income of $119,598 is 82% above the Indiana median of $65,870, and its 3.2% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.5%. That economic strength is drawing residents — the population grew 8.9% recently.

Safety in Westfield

Westfield’s violent crime rate of 71.4 per 100,000 is well below both the Indiana rate of 361 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 856.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Westfield

The median home value is $391,900. Median monthly rent is $1,526. Renters spend 15.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Westfield

The adult obesity rate in Westfield is 33.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.1%. Residents average 14.4 poor mental health days per month. Indiana ranks #40 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Westfield

Westfield’s high school graduation rate of 98% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,022. The city has 10 public schools serving 9,701 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Westfield

The annual average temperature in Westfield is 54.5°F. Summers average 72.5°F. Winters average 37.9°F. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. 16.3% of workers in Westfield work from home, well above the national average.

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