Everett, MA vs Westfield, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.5). Westfield leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 36.5 min). Westfield leads in cost of living index (117 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 50,318 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 90 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+8.9 |
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65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
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76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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