Westfield, MA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 15,441 housing units in Westfield.
This represents a 6.7% growth from 14,470 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 14,165 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 1,276 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Westfield is about 67.8%.
Westfield's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.2%.
Average household size is 2.54 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Westfield were built after 1961.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.20% |
| One Bedroom | 11.20% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 14.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Median year structure was built | 1963 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $133,400 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $164,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Median year structure was built | 1956 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $520 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.80% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.10% |
| Home Equity Loan | 14.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52% |
| Debt Free | 27.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.2% |
