Westfield, NJ Neighborhood Information
Neighborhood Facts
Town History
The area was settled in the late 17th century as part of the Elizabethtown Tract. Westfield was originally formed as a township on January 27, 1794, from portions of Elizabeth Township, while the area was still part of Essex County, and was incorporated on February 21, 1798. It became part of the newly-formed Union County on March 19, 1857. The Town of Westfield was incorporated on March 4, 1903, replacing Westfield Township.
General Information
Town Name: |
Westfield |
City Hall: |
Town Hall |
Address: |
425 East Broad St, WESTFIELD NJ 07090 |
Phone Number: |
908-789-4040 |
Land Area: |
6.7Â square miles |
Distance to NYC: |
25 miles |
Town Website: |
http://www.westfieldnj.gov/ |
Library Website: |
http://www.wmlnj.org/ |
Water Service: |
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Gas & Electric: |
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Demographics
Quick Facts
Population: |
31,408 |
Population Density / Mile: |
4,677 |
Median Age: |
43.39 |
Number of Households: |
10,929 |
Average Household Size: |
2.854 |
Households with Children: |
4,739 |
Median Household Income: |
$152,333 |
Population
Population: |
31,408 |
Population Density / Mile: |
4,677 |
Change in Population Since 2010: |
5.92% |
Male Population: |
15,207 |
Female Population: |
16,200 |
Median Age: |
43.39 |
Population - Age Range
0-4 years: |
1489 |
5-9 years: |
1925 |
10-14 years: |
2164 |
15-19 years: |
3615 |
20-24 years: |
1880 |
25-29 years: |
1710 |
30-34 years: |
939 |
35-39 years: |
994 |
40-44 years: |
1460 |
45-49 years: |
2309 |
50-54 years: |
2795 |
55-59 years: |
2708 |
60-64 years: |
2259 |
65-69 years: |
1817 |
70-74 years: |
1313 |
75-79 years: |
836 |
80-84 years: |
576 |
85+ years: |
620 |
Households
Number of Households: |
10,929 |
Average Household Size: |
2.854 |
Households with Children: |
4,739 |
Households without Children: |
3,927 |
Family Households: |
8,666 |
Non-Family Households: |
181 |
Marital Status
Never Married: |
5966 |
Now Married: |
16844 |
Separated: |
160 |
Widowed: |
1393 |
Divorced: |
1467 |
Income
Median Household Income: |
$152,333 |
Average Household Income: |
$200,984 |
Per Capita Income: |
$70,448 |
Average Total Household Expenditure: |
$65,836 |
Median Income By Age
Under 25 years: |
$27,609 |
25-44 years: |
$184,336 |
45-64 years: |
$171,422 |
Over 64 years: |
$76,516 |
Household Income by Dollar Range
$0-$10,000 |
127 |
$10,000-$15,000 |
226 |
$15,000-$20,000 |
134 |
$20,000-$25,000 |
198 |
$25,000-$30,000 |
168 |
$30,000-$35,000 |
220 |
$35,000-$40,000 |
221 |
$40,000-$45,000 |
169 |
$45,000-$50,000 |
214 |
$50,000-$60,000 |
454 |
$60,000-$75,000 |
713 |
$75,000-$100,000 |
795 |
$100,000-$125,000 |
768 |
$125,000-$150,000 |
973 |
$150,000-$200,000 |
1973 |
$200,000-$250,000 |
2004 |
$250,000-$500,000 |
857 |
$500,000 up |
714 |
Education
Educational Climate Index: |
4 |
1 = Low, 5 = High
The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.
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Level of Education
No High School: |
227 |
Some High School: |
264 |
High School Grad: |
2703 |
Some College: |
1918 |
Associate Degree: |
927 |
Bachelors Degree: |
7540 |
Graduate Degree: |
6758 |
Employment
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
White Collar: |
66 |
Blue Collar: |
34 |
Geography
Annual Precipitation: |
50.94 |
Average January Low Temperature: |
19.8 |
Average January High Temperature: |
39.3 |
Average July Low Temperature: |
63.3 |
Average July High Temperature: |
85.7 |
Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)
Carbon Monoxide |
104 |
Lead |
48 |
Nitrogen Oxide |
147 |
Ozone |
92 |
Particulate Matter |
107 |
Air Pollution |
100 |
Amenities
CATEGORIES |
Attractions - Recreation |
40 Locations |
Automotive Services |
40 Locations |
Banks - Financial |
87 Locations |
Eating - Drinking |
107 Locations |
Government - Public |
4 Locations |
Health Care Services |
344 Locations |
Hospitality |
1 Locations |
Organizations - Associations |
46 Locations |
Personal Services |
549 Locations |
Pet Services |
12 Locations |
Shopping |
257 Locations |
Travel |
13 Locations |
Schools
Franklin |
Elementary |
Jefferson |
Elementary |
Lincoln |
Elementary |
Mckinley |
Elementary |
Roosevelt Intermediate |
Elementary |
Tamaques |
Elementary |
Thomas Edison Inter. |
Elementary |
Washington |
Elementary |
Westfield Senior High |
Secondary |
Wilson |
Elementary |
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