Westfield, New Jersey

Population 30,504

Westfield is located in Union County, NJ. The population is 30,504, making Westfield the 4th largest city in Union County.

There are 14 public schools in Westfield with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Westfield is very low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Westfield is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Westfield property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Westfield include Garwood, Scotch Plains Township and Cranford.

Westfield Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 27.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 70.1%

Crime Rate

80.3% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 67
  • Violent Crimes: 13
  • Robbery: 7
  • Burglary: 30
  • Property Crime: 475
  • Larceny Theft: 377

Registered Offenders

90.32% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Westfield
  • 1.31 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

440 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 439

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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14 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in Westfield, NJ and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Westfield's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Westfield, NJ

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72 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Westfield, NJ issued 72 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Westfield, NJ issued 49 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,250
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,504
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,810
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,308
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,748

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Environmental Hazards

440 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Westfield, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Westfield, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Westfield, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 36.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 55.17°
  • May 64.36°
  • June 73.34°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 76.72°
  • September 69.82°
  • October 56.25°
  • November 47.12°
  • December 34.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Westfield, NJ

Earthquakes
Westfield, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Westfield, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Westfield, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Westfield, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Westfield, NJ: $150,486

Unemployment

Unemployment in Westfield is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 16.11%
White Collar - 83.89%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Leonard Lance

Neighborhood Info

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  • No fcc towers found in Westfield, NJ

1 Fire Station view all

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1 Retirement Home view all

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