Living in Westfield (Massachusetts)
Westfield (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 41,690 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 17%, #1,998 of 12,111), remote workers (top 20%, #1,410 of 7,271), early retirees (top 24%, #2,523 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Westfield (Massachusetts)
- It is part of Greater Springfield, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 06 min and sets around 22:22; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Westfield (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 43 | #7,699 of 11,898 | #383 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #4,011 of 9,771 | #17 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,136 of 8,006 | #240 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,389 of 6,237 | #222 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,747 of 9,474 | #248 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,251 of 9,474 | #222 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,523 of 10,762 | #249 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 43 | #3,394 of 4,537 | #203 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 45 | #3,348 of 4,444 | #200 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 49 | #2,507 of 3,053 | #144 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,410 of 7,271 | #8 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 60 | #4,132 of 6,227 | #215 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 45 | #3,016 of 3,933 | #170 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #503 of 2,119 | #52 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #3,072 of 8,006 | #77 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,348 of 12,111 | #16 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 40 | #3,030 of 4,114 | #182 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #3,808 of 7,271 | #247 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,834 of 9,474 | #300 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,517 of 18,063 | #387 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 32 | #5,560 of 16,523 | #215 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,179 of 18,063 | #269 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 67 | #2,809 of 16,523 | #235 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 63 | #4,083 of 21,167 | #216 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,998 of 12,111 | #195 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 57 | #5,196 of 12,111 | #305 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 46 | #2,815 of 4,750 | #142 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Southwick 8 km
- West Springfield (Massachusetts) 11 km
- Southampton (Massachusetts) 12 km
- Chicopee 12 km
- Agawam 13 km
- Springfield (Massachusetts) 13 km
- North Chicopee 14 km
- Holyoke (Massachusetts) 14 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.