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Westfield, NJ vs Bloomfield, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Westfield is 4.3% younger than the median age of a home in Bloomfield.
 Westfield, NJBloomfield, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age70  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$479,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.66.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$29.1$11.0
 Homes Owned76.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented19.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Westfield, NJBloomfield, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,480  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,450$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,110  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,150  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Westfield, NJBloomfield, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Westfield, NJBloomfield, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock3.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock31.9%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock12.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99929.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9994.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Westfield, NJBloomfield, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock2.3%13.6%
 1980 to 19892.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock6.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock40.0%12.2%
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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Reviews for Bloomfield    3 Reviews

Bloomfield is hit right now. With its wonderful schools, proximity to NYC, diversity and progressive vibe, Bloomfield is the ideal place to raise a family or start a  More

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I'm not originally from NJ, and chose Bloomfield after getting a job in Montclair but didn't want to pay Montclair prices for rent. Bloomfield is a cheaper alternative,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Bloomfield is a quiet town that is particularly good for commuters. There are two NJ Transit Train Stations for passengers commuting into Newark and New York Penn  More

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