The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 07090 sells for about $1,400,000, or $545 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,357 a month.
ZIP 07090 — Westfield
The Westfield housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by high median home values and strong demand from affluent buyers. Limited inventory and the area's reputation for top-tier schools continue to drive price appreciation and maintain a high sale-to-list ratio. The market is currently stable with a positive outlook due to its enduring appeal as a premier commuter suburb.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families seeking top-tier schools, suburban amenities, and convenient rail access to New York City, as well as downsizers looking for a walkable, high-service community.
Median prices moved down 1.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 1.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 07090, Union County NJ
Westfield generally maintains a low crime rate compared to regional averages in Union County, with property and violent crime incidents remaining infrequent.
The Westfield Public School District is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in New Jersey with strong academic outcomes.
The area faces standard regional risks for heavy precipitation and occasional flooding, with property insurance premiums reflecting typical New Jersey coastal-adjacent climate exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a premier commuter suburb with a robust downtown retail core and proximity to major corporate hubs in Northern New Jersey and New York City.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal, county, and school district levels, with Westfield's effective rate reflecting high local school funding requirements and New Jersey's statewide tax structure.
Westfield offers a direct rail commute to New York Penn Station via NJ Transit, making it a highly desirable location for Manhattan-based professionals.
The area features extensive local parks, including Tamaques Park, and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district that serves as a community anchor.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited inventory, with median rents significantly above national averages due to the area's desirability and school quality.
The local economy is supported by a mix of professional services, retail, and its role as a residential base for the broader New York City metropolitan employment market.
The area is well-served by NJ Transit rail and bus lines, with easy access to the Garden State Parkway for regional vehicular travel.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic character of the town while allowing for selective high-end residential and commercial infill.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and school district taxes, with no significant MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains stable but reflects the broader New Jersey market's sensitivity to storm-related hazard risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- American Dream4.517.9 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.89.2 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.317.9 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.517.7 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.418.3 mi
- American Dream4.517.9 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.517.9 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.719.4 mi
- Barclays Center4.519.3 mi
- Javits Center4.619.2 mi
- Essex County Turtle Back Zoo4.68.6 mi
- Branch Brook Park4.611.8 mi
- The Funplex4.311.1 mi
- AMC New Brunswick 183.811.9 mi
- AMC Jersey Gardens 204.19.1 mi
- Empire State Building4.719.8 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.817.7 mi
- Statue of Liberty4.715.8 mi
- One World Trade Center4.817.7 mi
- Whitney Museum of American Art4.518.4 mi
- Branch Brook Park4.611.8 mi
- Rahway Train Station Plaza4.34.6 mi
- Warinanco Park4.65.3 mi
- Eagle Rock Reservation4.812.3 mi
- Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden4.512.5 mi
- Topgolf Edison4.39.3 mi
- Galloping Hill Golf Course4.44.1 mi
- Baltusrol Golf Club4.73.7 mi
- Rock Spring Golf Club4.29 mi
- The Club at Woodbridge3.97.8 mi
- The Mills at Jersey Gardens4.58.9 mi
- Menlo Park Mall4.47.2 mi
- The Mall at Short Hills4.56.2 mi
- Staten Island Mall4.410.4 mi
- Jersey Gardens4.78.9 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.79 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.125.9 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.420.4 mi
- Chico Express3.917.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large municipal park featuring sports fields, picnic areas, and walking trails.
A historic and walkable downtown district with diverse retail and restaurant options.
A central hub providing direct NJ Transit service to New York City.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.