City safety & data profile

WestfieldMA

Westfield, MA is a 42K-resident city in Hampden County with a median household income of $87,753.

Hampden County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Westfield, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Westfield has a population larger than 75% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $325,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

42K
Population
Top 25%
By size
$87,753
Median income
$325,100
Median home
10.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Westfield

Westfield posts a median household income higher than 58% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Westfield area.

Top 42%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Westfield

Where Westfield income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$87,753 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Westfield, MA beyond the headline numbers

Westfield sits inside Hampden County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.13°N, -72.75°W. Population 41,690, $87,753 median household income. Median home value $325,100, median rent $1,117. Poverty rate 10.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Westfield's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.5%, then high blood pressure at 32.2%. 1 hospital in/around Westfield, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Westfield from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
41,690
Westfield
Median Income
$87,753
+29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$325,100
+43% vs avg
Median Age
39.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hampden County) - Westfield's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
463K-1%
Median Income
$71,306+45%
Median Home Value
$298,800+51%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-8%
Unemployment
6%-45%

Economics

Economics indicators for Westfield, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
Poverty Rate
10.7% -25% vs avg
Unemployment 3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.2%
Work From Home 8.6%
Public Transit 2.1%

Population

White 84.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.5%
High Blood Pressure
32.2%
Obesity
31.6%
Physical Inactivity
24.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19%
Binge Drinking
17.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Current Smoking
13.3%
Current Asthma
12.9%
Diabetes
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 70.1%
Annual Checkup 80.4%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
5.1%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Westfield, MA? ▼
Westfield, MA has a population of 41,690 people, located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Westfield? ▼
The median household income in Westfield, MA is $87,753 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
What is the median home value in Westfield? ▼
The median home value in Westfield, MA is $325,100. Median rent is $1,117/month.
What are the top health concerns in Westfield? ▼
The top health indicators in Westfield include Short Sleep Duration (35.5%), High Blood Pressure (32.2%), Obesity (31.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Westfield? ▼
Westfield has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Westfield? ▼
The median age in Westfield, MA is 39.9 years. 33.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Westfield, MA is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts. With a population of 42K and a $87,753 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Westfield area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Westfield's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Westfield area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hampden County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.