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Westfield, MA

Westfield is a city in Hampden County, in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, United States. Westfield was first settled by Europeans in 1660. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 40,834 at the 2020 census.

Westfield is located at 42°7′46″N 72°44′46″W (42.129492, −72.745986). It is bordered on the north by Southampton, on the northeast by Holyoke, on the east by West Springfield, on the southeast by Agawam, on the south by Southwick, on the southwest by Granville, on the west by Russell, and the northwest by Montgomery. Westfield is split into the "South Side" and the "North Side" by the Westfield River, and the northwestern section of town is known as Wyben.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.4 square miles (122.7 km2), of which 46.3 square miles (120.0 km2) are land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), or 2.24%, is water.

Westfield is situated at the western edge of the downfaulted Connecticut River Valley where the Westfield River emerges from the Berkshire Hills and flows through the center of the city on its way to the Connecticut River some 10 miles (16 km) downstream. Because of its large, steep, and rocky upstream watershed, the river has a history of severe flood episodes, inundating adjacent parts of Westfield several times. Despite a complicated system of pumps, dikes, waterways, and upstream dams, Westfield lies in a floodplain zone and is still considered flood-prone.

Westfield is bordered on the east by linear cliffs of volcanic trap rock known as East Mountain and Provin Mountain. They are part of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to nearly the Vermont border. Both mountains are traversed by the 114-mile (183 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail, which also crosses the Westfield River with an ill-advised fording or a safer road walk across the bridge at the junction of Routes 187 and 20. The next road obstacle for hikers in Westfield is the Massachusetts Turnpike, beneath which hikers can safely walk.

Westfield is on the fringe of the greater Northeast megalopolis—the most densely populated region of the United States—and has experienced substantial land development for suburban residential and commercial uses for the past six decades. Yet it borders hilltowns to the west that were depopulated of subsistence farmers in the 19th century as land became readily available on the western frontier. With population dipping below ten per square kilometer in some upland townships, forests are reverting almost to pre-settlement conditions with wild turkey, bears, coyotes, and even moose returning after absences perhaps measured in centuries. This transition over a few miles from the 21st century urbanization to population densities nearly as low as early colonial times is notable if not unique.

Westfield is located 10 miles (16 km) west of Springfield, 39 miles (63 km) southeast of Pittsfield, 95 miles (153 km) west of Boston, 30 miles (48 km) north of Hartford, Connecticut, 76 miles (122 km) southeast of Albany, New York, and 145 miles (233 km) northeast of New York City.

Westfield places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Baystate Noble Hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and ancillary services. CrossFit Swarm provides 24/7 access to a fully-equipped gym, perfect for any schedule. Begin your journey at Results In Wellness, which offers clinical massage therapy, acupuncture, and Reiki therapy. For those looking to join a gym, Crossover Fitness 24/7 provides a convenient and well-equipped space. Children can enjoy interactive exhibits at Amelia Park Children's Museum, promoting both learning and physical activity. Weight management support is available at Cristina Dupre Counseling & Weight Loss, providing counseling and hypnotherapy services. NEXT Fitness offers personal training and group fitness classes to help you achieve your wellness goals.
 

Top Sites in Westfield, MA are Stanley Park, Amelia Park Children's Museum, Tekoa Country Club, and Hampton Ponds State Park.
 

Area code: 413. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). ZIP Codes: 01085, 01086. Area: 47.4 square miles (122.7 km2). Population: 40,535 (2022).
 

FAQs

Is Westfield, MA a good place to live?

Westfield is in Hampden County. Living in Westfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Westfield, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Westfield and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Westfield are above average.

What is Westfield, MA known for?

At one point in the 1800s, Westfield was a prominent center of the buggy whip industry, and the city is still known as the "Whip City." Other firms produced bicycles, paper products, pipe organs, boilers and radiators, textile machinery, abrasives, wood products, and precision tools. Westfield transformed itself from an agricultural town into a thriving industrial city in the 19th century. Today, Westfield is known for its prominent position in the precision manufacturing industry.

What are the demographics of Westfield, MA?

At the 2010 census, there were 41,094 people and 15,335 households with an average of 2.5 persons per household in the city. The population density was 887.2 per square mile. There were 16,075 housing units with a homeowner vacancy rate of 1.2% and a rental vacancy rate of 4.6%. The racial makeup of the city was 92.8% White, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 01.3% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Westfield

Niche

Stanley Park 

Amelia Park Children's Museum 

Tekoa Country Club 

Hampton Ponds State Park

Baystate Noble Hospital

CrossFit Swarm 

Results In Wellness

Crossover Fitness 24/7

Amelia Park Children's Museum

Cristina Dupre Counseling & Weight Loss

NEXT Fitness

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