Westfield, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,937 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,385 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$91,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$478 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$554 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
3
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chautauqua County
4
Jamestown-Dunkirk Urban Area
4
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 34 24
Feb 3 21 25
Mar 3 18 33
Apr 4 5 45
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 5 0 61
Oct 4 1 50
Nov 4 12 40
Dec 4 33 29

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 41% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Schools

Westfield High School
<1 miles, NE 4.6 star
Westfield Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Westfield Middle School
<1 miles, NE 3.7 star
Chautauqua Lake Secondary School
5 miles, S 4.1 star

Colleges

SUNY at Fredonia
15 miles, E 2.3 star
Jamestown Business College
23 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc
16 miles, E 3.2 star
Upmc Chautauqua at Wca
24 miles, SE 2.3 star
Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital
27 miles, SW 3.2 star

Airports

Buffalo Niagara International Airport
61 miles, NE 2.8 star