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Living in
Westfield.
About
Life in Westfield
The community skews heavily family-oriented with nearly 42% of households raising children, good schools across multiple elementary campuses plus a high school, and plenty of suburban amenities. Housing is expensive (median home value around $426,000) and rents aren't cheap at $1,667 monthly, so this is genuinely a higher cost-of-living area. The job market is stable with a 2.8% unemployment rate, though many residents commute to Indianapolis for work—expect a 25-minute average commute, and that can stretch longer during rush hours heading downtown.
Westfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
97.3%
of households
Population Growth
+42.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from Venezuela
Who lives in Westfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Venezuela (17.1%), and 4.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.9%
of households
Married Couples
62.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 57% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Westfield
In Westfield, rent runs 57% above the IN average, and home values are 95% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,802
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $475,645 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Westfield and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westfield is 0.9 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Westfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute25.1 min avg
How Westfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westfield, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Westfield runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
66.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
435.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Westfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Westfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $783,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Hail | $219,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $695,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Hail | $160,500 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $520,500 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $307,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Westfield, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westfield has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
20.3"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 2.75" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.16" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 3.39" |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.25" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.97" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.45" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.27" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.19" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.46" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.30" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.44" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.77" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westfield
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Westfield's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension St Vincent Carmel
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Carmel
Indiana University Health North Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Carmel
Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.2 mi away · Carmel
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westfield
Westfield's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 59.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Westfield (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Indiana
8.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 144 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 49% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 123 students · in-state tuition $17,740 · 69% graduate · median earnings $40,075 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westfield
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Westfield
Westfield-Washington Public Library
333 West Hoover Street, Westfield
Cities Near Westfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Westfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Westfield FAQ
Is Westfield, Indiana affordable?⌄
Westfield's median rent is $1,667/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $122,789/year. Median home value is $425,700.
Is Westfield, Indiana safe?⌄
Westfield's violent crime rate was 66 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 435 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westfield, Indiana?⌄
Westfield has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Westfield, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Westfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,667/month and median household income is $122,789/year. The median home value is $425,700. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westfield, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Westfield is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from