Westfield, Massachusetts

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Northeast Springfield, MA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.9

C

out of 100

Overview

Westfield is a Massachusetts city with a population of approximately 40,509, part of the Springfield, MA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $392,365. Median household income is $78,307.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 40,509 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $392,365 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $78,307 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.8 minutes
  • Part of the Springfield, MA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

40,509

Source: Census ACS

$392,365

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$78,307

Source: Census ACS

24.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

90

Source: Walk Score

117 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hampden County (county-level results)

53%
45%
Democrat 110,937
Republican 92,474
Leans D+8.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 52.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 55/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 58.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 90/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.9

Location

Westfield, MA (42.1295, -72.7543)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.