There are 19 independent living communities serving Westfield, Massachusetts. This includes 2 communities in Westfield and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from around $23 to $140 per day, with a median cost running around $96. The monthly expense averages around $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. Yearly, the average cost is about $34,630, which is over the national average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Westfield, MA typically range between $1,840 per month and $3,357 per month. The median cost is about $2,625 per month, or around $31,499 per year.
Westfield is a small city in Hampden County in Massachusetts. It is part of the Springfield metro statistical area. While the encompassing area has 531,908 residents, there are 41,804 living within the city. The senior community makes up about 26% of the total population.
Westfield has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000. The average household income is $53,000 compared to the average of $73,000 for the whole of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is about 7.21% and the average home price is $168,000, which is significantly less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Westfield has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rain annually. Westfield has good water quality ratings, moderate air quality, and a lower than average crime rate in comparison to other cities in the United States.