Westfield, Indiana Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Westfield, IN Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Westfield | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,969 | 6,845,048 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1368.4 | 188.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 7.72% | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.5 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 16,952 | 2,713,821 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Westfield grew by 118.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,969 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Westfield is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.8% of residents. That is 3.6 points above Indiana as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 9,003 20.0% -2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 11,144 24.8% +3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,071 20.2% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,203 11.6% -5.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Indiana, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.4% of the people living in Westfield and men 48.6%.
- Women 51.4% Indiana 50.4%
- Men 48.6% Indiana 49.6%
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Economy
Westfield has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Westfield | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $117,008 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.08% | 4.54% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Westfield is about 63% higher than in Indiana.
Housing
| Metric | Westfield | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $367,829 | $142,738 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,642 | $1,062 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.1% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Westfield is about 18.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,642 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Westfield spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Westfield | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 21.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.3 | 42.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 176 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,599 | $5,455 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.5% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 14,888 | 8,333 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,877 | 1,308 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Westfield is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Westfield has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Westfield | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.5% | 26.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.45 | 2.53 |
Health
Westfield has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Westfield | Indiana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 77.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.0% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.0% | 22.4% | 19.0% |
Westfield, IN Compared With Nearby Cities
How Westfield, IN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield, IN | 44,969 | $117,008 #2/2 | $367,829 #1/2 | 21.7 min #1/2 |
| Carmel, IN | 101,084 | $142,879 | $294,091 | 22.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Westfield, Indiana.
How many people live in Westfield, Indiana?
About 44,969 people live in Westfield, Indiana, in 16,952 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 37.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Westfield, Indiana mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Westfield, Indiana has 1,368 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 16 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Westfield, Indiana?
The median home costs 3.1 times the median household income ($367,829 against $117,008), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,642 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Westfield, Indiana?
Unemployment in Westfield, Indiana is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Westfield, Indiana?
53.5% of adults in Westfield, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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