One of the fastest-growing small cities in the country
In the 1990s, Westfield transitioned from a quiet, primarily rural town 20 miles north of downtown Indianapolis to a growing suburb. Today, that growth continues at an extraordinary rate. A town of just over 3,000 residents in 1990 and just under 10,000 people in 2000 is now a city on the brink of 60,000 people. Westfield ranks sixth nationally in population growth since 2020, per the National Realtor Association — the rare Midwestern entry on the list. “A lot of the communities around us are landlocked and out of buildable land,” says agent Mike Lyons of Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro North. “But we have buildable land in Westfield.”
Westfield wasn’t even incorporated as a city until 2008. Though its exponential growth has obviously changed the area, Lyons says the city’s spirit has stayed the same. “Westfield has a reputation for being very friendly and welcoming,” Lyons says.
That reputation has existed since Westfield’s founding by southern Quakers who relocated to Indiana in the 1830s because it was more sympathetic to their abolitionist beliefs. Even amid a rapidly changing community, their legacy is still evident with a pair of churches, cemeteries and the campus of a former Society of Friends seminary close to downtown.
Present-day pilgrims relocating to Westfield are drawn to its lower cost of living compared to the cost of living on the coasts. "I've had so many clients and friends that have come here from coastal cities like New York," says Realtor Kate Benson of Keller Williams Luxury Indy Home, who has sold homes in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis for over 10 years. "It's a more appealing area with the way things are in the world today when many people are working from home.”
Grand Park makes Westfield a destination
Grand Park is the largest youth sports campus in the United States, boasting more than 50 athletic fields, an indoor facility with volleyball courts and two NBA-regulation basketball courts. "Some parents here start travel sports as soon as their kids can walk, it seems," Benson says. The park also has more than 10 miles of trail.
Elsewhere, the city has 11 parks and 115 miles of trail. The Monon Trail is the highlight feature, stretching from Westfield’s north side all the way down to downtown Indianapolis. Grand Junction Plaza and Park, opened downtown on the banks of Cool Creek in 2021, is another Westfield highlight, featuring an amphitheater, accessible playground, nature area and a synthetic ice-skating ribbon in the winter.
Westfield also has three golf courses: the public Wood Wind Golf Club and the private country clubs Bridgewater Club and Chatham Hills. Chatham Hills will host the LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament in 2025.
Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield is a hub for sports and community engagement.
Westfield is one of four cities that the 27 mile Monon Trail runs through.
The Westfield in Lights festival features a skating rink at Grand Junction Park..
East Westfield's Bridgewater Club offers golf, dining, and social activities.
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Growing commercial presence includes Restaurant Row
Restaurant Row is one of Westfield’s unique features. This originally residential block of Park Street is now anchored by restaurants housed in renovated and repurposed former homes. Two major commercial corridors in the city – one along Main Street (Indiana State Road 32) to the north and the other along Meridian Street (U.S. Route 31) near the city’s southern boundary with Carmel – reflect Westfield’s recent explosive growth.
IMMI, an automotive safety system and seatbelt manufacturer, is Westfield’s largest private employer. In addition to the corporate headquarters, the company has a crash-test engineering facility on site.
Locals head to Westfield's Restaurant Row for amazing sushi at Chiba.
Westfield's Main St. offers many dining and shopping options.
Village Park Plaza sits on the south side of Westfield.
IMMI is Westfield's largest private employer.
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Median home value above national average but lower than Carmel
The median home value in Westfield is around $440,000, which is slightly above the national median home value. On average, buying a house in Westfield is more expensive than in nearby Hamilton County towns like Fishers and Noblesville. However, it is less expensive than neighboring Carmel and Zionsville, where the median prices are above $510,000. Benson says out-of-state shoppers choose Westfield because they can buy larger homes that “would cost millions in California or New York.”
There are pockets of midcentury ranch-style houses ranging between $225,000 and $350,000, but subdivisions of New Traditional houses ranging between $250,000 and $1 million represent the majority of Westfield’s homes.
Westfield offers a vibrant lifestyle in the heart of Indiana.
Midcentury ranch-style homes in Westfield cost between $225,000 and $350,000.
Lakefront homes in Westfield offer tranquil living with water activities at your doorstep.
Single-family homes are prevalent in Westfield's neighborhoods, ideal for families.
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Top marks for Westfield schools
Washington-Westfield Schools receive an A-plus rating from Niche, and the school district ranks No. 7 overall in Indiana. Westfield High School offers students more than 50 after-school activities and is ranked Indiana's eighth-best public high school. Westfield High’s sports teams, the Shamrocks – so named because the town’s large Quaker population in the early 20th century desired a non-violent mascot – receive strong community support. The football team has played in multiple state championship games, and 2022 Indiana Mr. Basketball winner Braden Smith was a Shamrock. Some Westfield residents attend Guerin Catholic High School, which is just across the city boundary in neighboring Noblesville.
Westfield High School receives an overall Niche grade of A.
Westfield students can choose to go to St Theodore Guerin High School.
Westfield Middle School has 1,429 students in grades 7-8.
Washington Woods Elementary School has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
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A sprawling city that's still bike-friendly
Westfield is spread out, but the city is working to make downtown more pedestrian-friendly. Grand Junction Plaza has two footbridges over Grassy Branch Creek. The bike racks in Grand Junction Plaza and bike lanes and trails throughout the city make Westfield bike-friendly.
U.S. Route 31, which cuts through the middle of Westfield, extends south towards Carmel and 10 miles to Interstate 465, which loops around the perimeter of Indianapolis. Traffic is more congested on State Road 32, which has four lanes compared to U.S. 31’s six lanes. Roundabouts, which are ubiquitous in neighboring Carmel, are becoming more common in Westfield, but traditional intersections are still the norm.
Riverview Health Westfield Hospital is centrally located at the corner of Main Street (State Road 32) and Meridian Street (U.S. 31).
Indianapolis Executive Airport specializes in private flights and is about 5 miles west of Westfield. Indianapolis International Airport is around 35 miles southwest.
There is no public transportation available in Westfield.
Grand Junction Plaza is Westfield's central hub of activity.
U.S. Route 31 cuts through the middle of Westfield.
Many of Westfield's intersections are comprised of roundabouts.
Riverview Health is centrally located in Westfield.
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Indianapolis Colts training camp adds a summertime buzz
The Indianapolis Colts hold training camp at Grand Park, making late summer one of the busiest times in the city. The Little League Baseball Great Lakes Regional is also played at Grand Park, with the winners advancing to the Little League World Series. “Grand Park is a big piece of our growth,” Lyons says.
Grand Junction Plaza has grown into a community centerpiece in its short lifetime, hosting events such as the Westfield In Lights holiday tree ceremony, Shamrock Drop St. Patrick’s Day festival, Trick or Treating in the Plaza and the seasonal Westfield Farmers Market.
When Westfield's Grand Park isn't hosting Colt's training, it opens up to other activities.
Westfield's Grand Park is the largest youth sports complex in America.
Children have a large playground to explore at Westfield's Grand Junction Plaza.
The adult choir sings as the sun sets on the Westfield in Lights festival.
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Low-risk area for crime and extreme weather
Westfield’s crime rates are low. The property crime rate is about half of the national average, and the violent crime rate is less than one-tenth the national average.
Like other Central Indiana cities, Westfield experiences all four seasons, including harsh winter temperatures and humid summer temperatures on occasion.
Grand Junction Plaza is specifically designed to mitigate Cool Creek's flood risk. Ironically, a 500-year flood event shortly after plans for the park were unveiled in 2013 led to its environmentally conscious redesign. About 9% of property in Westfield has some flood risk.
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