Union County, New Jersey
Westfield real estate
The largest downtown in this group — and usually a transfer at Newark.
The short version
A big, active downtown and a broad market, but most service to Manhattan requires a Newark transfer.
I have lived in Millburn for more than fourteen years and work across this corridor daily. What follows is what I would tell a friend who asked me about Westfield — including the parts that are not flattering.
Housing stock
Colonials and Tudors on grid streets near downtown, larger homes further out.
Price band
Roughly $800K–$3M; $2–2.5M is a normal band here.
Commute
Station: Westfield
Line: Raritan Valley Line (typically a Newark transfer; limited one-seat service)
See the one-seat ride comparison for how this compares with neighboring towns.
- County
Union County, New Jersey - Municipality
Town of Westfield - ZIP code
07090 - Train station
Westfield - Line
Raritan Valley Line (typically a Newark transfer; limited one-seat service)
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Nearby towns
- Short Hills — A neighborhood inside Millburn Township, not a town of its own.
- Millburn — The walkable half of Millburn Township.
- Summit — A one-seat ride and a downtown that behaves like a small city.
- Chatham — Two municipalities, one name — and this catches people out.
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Questions
Westfield questions
What county is Westfield in?
Westfield is in Union County, New Jersey.
What is the municipality for Westfield?
Town of Westfield. Note that postal addresses and municipalities do not always match — always confirm which municipality a property actually sits in.
Does Westfield have a train station?
Westfield. Service runs on the Raritan Valley Line (typically a Newark transfer; limited one-seat service).
What price range is typical in Westfield?
Roughly $800K–$3M; $2–2.5M is a normal band here.
What kind of homes are in Westfield?
Colonials and Tudors on grid streets near downtown, larger homes further out.