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Westfield, IN

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Westfield, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 38
Population51,109
Foreign Born4.6%
Population Density1,550people per mi²
Median Age36.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

134/100

34% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Westfield, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $24k$46k
Comfortable $76k$112k
Luxury $211k+$327k+
Elite (Top 5%) $248k+$385k+
Affordability Ratio

107%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
30
Positive
9
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

23.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Westfield, IN

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

2 private clubs within 10 miles.

Golf14Nearest 2.6 mi
Camping5Nearest 13.8 mi
Marina0Nearest 16.4 mi
Winery4Nearest 1.1 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 13.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$120k+1.8%
59% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$656k
Equal to US avg
College Educated
60.3%
72% above US avg
WFH
19.1%
34% above US avg
Homeownership
79.7%
22% above US avg
Median Home
$392k
39% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 63% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
11.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.6%
Homicide*
0.04 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
1.76 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−30.6%
Burglary*
1.19 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
6.95 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
1.28 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Westfield, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season186 days256 frost-free
Annual Rainfall44.0"
Elevation906 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor19 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,550/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 283 mi · coast 566 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$129.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityIndianapolis867k people are 19 mi away
Nearest Major Airport23 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital19 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison18 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T12:25:36.000Z

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