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Is Westfield a Good Place to Live? Westfield, Indiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Westfield ranks #20 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #11 of 524 smaller cities and #2 of 21 in Indiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 437) and low poverty (3.6%, #6 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Westfield by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Westfield's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Westfield?
Westfield's cost of living index is 95.7, 4% below the US level of 100 and #471 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,667/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $473,286, 82% above the typical Indiana home ($260,095).
| Measure | Westfield | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 95.7#471 of 1,308 | 93.3 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $473,286#765 of 1,187 | $260,095 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,928/mo#670 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $425,700#846 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,667/mo#848 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.5x#381 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 16.3%#116 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Westfield housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Westfield is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro.
Indiana housing market →Is Westfield safe?
Westfield recorded 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 80% below the US rate of 328 and 74% below Indiana's 254. That ranks #60 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #24 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Westfield Police Department. Property crime runs 435 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Westfield | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 66#60 of 1,085 | 254 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 435#11 of 1,085 | 1,052 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Westfield?
The median household in Westfield earns $122,789, 48% above the US figure of $83,163 and 71% above Indiana ($71,959). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 5.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Westfield | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $122,789#139 of 1,312 | $71,959 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 2.8%#54 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 3.6%#32 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +5.3%#19 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Westfield?
The median resident of Westfield is 36.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 59.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #129 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 79.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Westfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 59.8%#129 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 79.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Westfield's schools and health?
Westfield's 10 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (Indiana 87.7%), with 16.4 students per teacher and $13,022 spent per pupil. 33.6% of adults are obese and 9.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Westfield | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 98%#2 of 1,063 | 87.7% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 16.4#676 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $13,022#829 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 33.6%#665 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.1%#231 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 14.4%#187 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 5.5%#106 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 9,701 students are enrolled in Westfield's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Westfield?
The average commute in Westfield is 25.1 minutes (Indiana 24.6); 0% of workers take transit and 21.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Westfield scores 8.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.6°F and winters 29.4°F, with 44.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Westfield | IndianaIN | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.1 min#787 of 1,312 | 24.6 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 5.5%#652 of 1,312 | 6.3% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 69.1% | 76.8% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0% | 0.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.7% | 2% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 21.4% | 9.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.1#1031 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Indiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.5 | 18.8 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 38.8 | 21.4 | 2.2 |
| Mar | 49.2 | 29.9 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 61.8 | 40.5 | 4.3 |
| May | 72.1 | 51 | 5 |
| Jun | 81.1 | 60.8 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 84.4 | 64.1 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 83 | 62.2 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 77.1 | 54.5 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 64.7 | 42.7 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 50.8 | 32.5 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 39.2 | 24 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Carmel 3 E.
| Measure | Westfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 51.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.6°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 29.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 44.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Carmel 3 E.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Westfield?
Hamilton County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hamilton County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 69% of US counties.
| Measure | Westfield | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 5#726 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.12%#450 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Hamilton County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Hamilton County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.02% | 87% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0044% | 67% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0046% | 64% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.08% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Westfield compare with similar-size cities?
Westfield is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #11 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 54,677.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield, INPop. 54,677 | #20 | 72.7 | $122,789 | $1,667/mo | 66 | 25.1 min |
| West Sacramento, CAPop. 54,927 | #574 | 57.0 | $93,188 | $1,665/mo | 327 | 24.7 min |
| Logan, UTPop. 54,907 | #742 | 54.3 | $60,687 | $1,149/mo | 178 | 15.2 min |
| Tinley Park, ILPop. 54,842 | #163 | 65.7 | $105,189 | $1,495/mo | 93 | 33.7 min |
| Little Elm, TXPop. 54,820 | #601 | 56.7 | $119,219 | $1,953/mo | part year | 34.6 min |
| Peabody, MAPop. 54,695 | #322 | 61.6 | $96,657 | $1,950/mo | 292 | 25.8 min |
| Rocky Mount, NCPop. 54,297 | #1216 | 44.4 | $55,534 | $957/mo | 672 | 20.6 min |
| Kentwood, MIPop. 54,296 | #772 | 53.8 | $74,373 | $1,260/mo | 583 | 19.7 min |
| Manhattan, KSPop. 54,239 | #691 | 55.1 | $60,172 | $1,003/mo | no data | 17.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Westfield compare with the rest of Indiana?
Westfield ranks #2 of the 21 Indiana cities we track, with a score of 72.7 against Indiana's statewide 59.2. Its households earn 71% above the Indiana median. Violent crime is 74% below the statewide rate. Homes are 82% above the typical Indiana home.
| City | Rank in IN | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, INPop. 101,651 | #1 | 73.1 | $141,505 | $1,712/mo | 51 |
| Westfield, INPop. 54,677 | #2 | 72.7 | $122,789 | $1,667/mo | 66 |
| Fishers, INPop. 102,337 | #3 | 70.7 | $130,203 | $1,611/mo | 78 |
| Noblesville, INPop. 73,362 | #4 | 66.6 | $104,047 | $1,389/mo | 71 |
| Greenwood, INPop. 66,029 | #5 | 60.4 | $83,608 | $1,312/mo | 142 |
| Columbus, INPop. 51,824 | #6 | 59.6 | $77,456 | $1,157/mo | 88 |
| Bloomington, INPop. 80,049 | #7 | 57.9 | $50,465 | $1,200/mo | 293 |
| Lafayette, INPop. 71,159 | #8 | 57.7 | $53,716 | $1,079/mo | 396 |
| Jeffersonville, INPop. 51,043 | #9 | 57.2 | $70,930 | $1,148/mo | 330 |
| Fort Wayne, INPop. 268,589 | #10 | 56.7 | $61,422 | $999/mo | 275 |
| Mishawaka, INPop. 51,021 | #11 | 53.7 | $54,291 | $1,070/mo | 306 |
| Elkhart, INPop. 53,733 | #12 | 52.8 | $51,028 | $998/mo | 220 |
| South Bend, INPop. 103,085 | #13 | 52.2 | $55,786 | $1,033/mo | 453 |
| Indianapolis, INPop. 885,860 | #14 | 50.9 | $66,219 | $1,156/mo | 769 |
| Anderson, INPop. 55,367 | #15 | 50.4 | $46,909 | $925/mo | 410 |
| Muncie, INPop. 64,751 | #16 | 49.8 | $44,471 | $904/mo | 485 |
| Kokomo, INPop. 59,122 | #17 | 48.8 | $55,360 | $939/mo | 477 |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #18 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 |
| Evansville, INPop. 116,116 | #19 | 45.1 | $53,387 | $975/mo | 1,087 |
| Hammond, INPop. 76,768 | #20 | 44.6 | $55,504 | $1,134/mo | 589 |
| Gary, INPop. 68,113 | #21 | 31.1 | $38,731 | $1,012/mo | 1,393 |
All 21 Indiana cities we track, by overall score. Indiana statewide: median income $71,959, violent crime 254.4 per 100,000.
How is Westfield's score calculated?
Westfield scores 72.7 out of 100, #20 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Indiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Westfield. Similar-size median 55.5.
80.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Westfield's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
99.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Westfield. Similar-size median 58.9.
64.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Westfield's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
65.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Westfield's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
62.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Westfield. Similar-size median 56.1.
87.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Westfield. Similar-size median 42.4.
95.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Westfield. Similar-size median 50.0.
55.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Westfield's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
37.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
60.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Westfield's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Westfield has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Westfield
Is Westfield, IN a good place to live?
Westfield ranks #20 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #11 of 524 smaller cities and #2 of 21 in Indiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 437) and low poverty (3.6%, #6 of 524), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Westfield?
Westfield's cost of living index is 95.7, 4% below the US level of 100 and #471 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,667/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $473,286, 82% above the typical Indiana home ($260,095).
What is the crime rate in Westfield?
Westfield recorded 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 80% below the US rate of 328 and 74% below Indiana's 254. That ranks #60 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #24 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Westfield Police Department. Property crime runs 435 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Westfield?
The median household in Westfield earns $122,789, 48% above the US figure of $83,163 and 71% above Indiana ($71,959). Unemployment is 2.8% (US 4.3%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 5.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Westfield?
Median rent in Westfield is $1,667/mo (Census), #848 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,928/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 16.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Westfield?
The typical home value in Westfield is $473,286, up 3.2% in a year, against $260,095 for Indiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $425,700.
How are the public schools in Westfield?
Westfield's 10 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (Indiana 87.7%), with 16.4 students per teacher and $13,022 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Westfield?
The average commute is 25.1 minutes, #787 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24.6 minutes across Indiana. 5.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Westfield?
Westfield averages 51.6°F over the year, 72.6°F in summer and 29.4°F in winter, with 44.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Westfield walkable?
Westfield scores 8.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1031 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Westfield at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Hamilton County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and earthquake, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 69% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Westfield?
Hamilton County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 64% of measured days were rated good; 5 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Westfield?
Westfield has 54,677 residents. The median resident of Westfield is 36.9 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 59.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #129 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 79.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Westfield compare with the rest of Indiana?
Westfield ranks #2 of the 21 Indiana cities we track, with a score of 72.7 against Indiana's statewide 59.2. Its households earn 71% above the Indiana median. Violent crime is 74% below the statewide rate. Homes are 82% above the typical Indiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Westfield?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Westfield's population of 54,677 are West Sacramento, CA (#574 overall), Logan, UT (#742 overall), Tinley Park, IL (#163 overall), Little Elm, TX (#601 overall), and Peabody, MA (#322 overall). Westfield is #20.