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Westfield, NJ vs Somerville, NJ

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Highlights
- Somerville spends 0.8% more per student than Westfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.0% lower in Somerville than in Westfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerville had 10.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Westfield
 Westfield, NJSomerville, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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 Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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