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Hillsborough township, NJ vs Westfield, NJ

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Are people in Westfield older or younger than people in Hillsborough township?
- The Median Age in Westfield is 1.1 years younger than in Hillsborough township.

Are housing costs cheaper in Westfield or Hillsborough township?
- Westfield housing costs are 68.8% more expensive than Hillsborough township housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Westfield or Hillsborough township?
- The average commute for residents of Westfield is 8.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hillsborough township.

Things to do in Hillsborough township?
Hillsborough, New Jersey sits within Somerset county featuring numerous attractions such Duke Island Park or Colonial Park combined with stores like The Mall At Somerville or Target plus nearby food spots including Cafe 125

Things to do in Westfield?
Westfield ,NJ is an affluent city located in Union County that enjoys an outstanding quality of life for its over 30 thousand inhabitants thanks to top-notch public schools system as well as numerous parks like Mindowaskin Park where visitors can enjoy leisurely strolls or participate in events such as camps or athletic tournaments throughout the year.

 Hillsborough township, NJWestfield, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,950329,725,481
 Median Income$145,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$554,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hillsborough Township    3 Reviews

Hillsborough is bucolic, many acres still used for farming, but lots of developments as well. The school system is rated very highly, and the community is somewhat  More

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Hillsborough is close enough to major metropolitan areas of NYC and Philly, and has a wealth of excellent restaurants and cultural activities within a ten-mile radius.  More

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Over 17 years ago

New housing is not at a stand still, and in Hillsborough new homes are still selling! Although things are tight in the housing market there are still houses being bought  More

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Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 14 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 15 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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