New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Westfield, NJ
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About Westfield
Westfield is a commuter town with a vibrant downtown on East Broad Street and classic housing stock — colonials, Tudors and Victorians on leafy streets. Strong community identity, highly walkable center, and a long-standing reputation as one of Union County's addresses.
Home prices in Westfield
Home prices in Westfield vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Westfield
- Downtown Westfield (East Broad Street) — shops and restaurants (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Mindowaskin Park — pond, paths, and playground (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Tamaques Park — sports fields, trails, and picnic areas.
- Miller-Cory House Museum — 18th-century farmhouse museum.
- Westfield Memorial Library.
- Charles Addams Heritage Trail — AddamsFest trail honoring the Addams Family cartoonist (per addamsfest.com, read September 24, 2026).
Commuting from Westfield
- NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line: Westfield station. Per NJ Transit RVL timetable data (read September 24, 2026), Westfield to Newark Penn runs about 23 minutes; transfer at Newark Penn for NY Penn, for a typical total of ~50–65 minutes.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing).
Schools in Westfield
Public schools: Westfield Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Westfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Westfield, NJ?
Home prices in Westfield vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Westfield, NJ?
NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line: Westfield station. Per NJ Transit RVL timetable data (read September 24, 2026), Westfield to Newark Penn runs about 23 minutes; transfer at Newark Penn for NY Penn, for a typical total of ~50–65 minutes. - Which school district serves Westfield, NJ?
Westfield is served by Westfield Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.