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The lightkeeper's refuge is a charming 3 bedroom cottage with grand balconies and views of Lake Erie. Located across the street from the historic Barcelona lighthouse, the public boat slip and...
Charming log cabin with stunning lake views. Custom built 5 bed/3BA home on private 5.5 acres with infinity pool. Living room, dining area, lower level game room and breakfast area offer multiple...
This pet free, smoke free home, located on a quiet street in Westfield, NY is ideal for friends and families. It is within walking distance to restaurants, stores, a bistro, antique shops in town,...
Visit the local wineries, rent a boat for a day on Lake Chautauqua, explore Panama Rocks Scenic Park, or pack a picnic for a sunny day on Lake Erie - all from this adorable Westfield apartment....
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La Casita is a one-bedroom home located on Route 5 in Westfield NY minutes from the NYS Thruway Exit 60. This getaway sits on an acre of land, mostly wooded. For years it served as my studio, a tucked
PROPERTY DETAILS: The "Garden View" is 1 of 3 residences located in the Beehive- This fully furnished & equipped lower unit has a king bed, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, linens, Cable Smart TV...
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If you are looking for a cozy base to explore the magic of Lake Erie and Chautauqua County, look no further! This one bedroom 600 square foot open concept cottage (formerly listed as La Casita) is...
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Renovated Bedroom with Queen Size Bed in Historic Home. This bedroom sleeps one or two people. There is a fully renovated bathroom just down the hall for your own personal use. Plenty of parking an
The fireplace isnt functional and may not be used. We also have a 2 pet maximum, thank you for understanding. This Lake Erie beachfront home located on Stoney Point is nestled in a private, wooded...
A quiet dwelling with a view to Lake Erie from the deck. You will be about fifteen minutes to Chautauqua Institute. It is less than a mile to the marina. Just a short walk to Barcelona beach....
Come visit us at Steelhead Run offering panoramic views of the sunsets on Lake Erie. You will find this two-bedroom cottage to be quite comfortable offering all the utility of a larger home. We...
2,750 Sq Ft | Close to Main Street Shops & Restaurants | Day Trip to Niagara FallsExperience a mix of serenity and outdoor fun when you stay at this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental in...
Welcome to our newly renovated 3 BR, 2 Bath space, located in downtown Westfield! You'll be a 30 second walk to all the quaint shops, restaurants, and bars this charming, historical village has to...
This is a very nice (1000 square ft) 3 bedroom home located on Lake Erie with a gorgeous view of the 'Big Pond' including its' spectacular sunsets. The deck and enclosed patio are with in 20 feet of t
Westfield is a town in the western part of Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 4,896 at the 2010 census. Westfield is also the name of a village within the town, containing 65% of the town's population. This unique town is accompanied by vineyards, gorges and historical buildings.
The area was first settled in 1802 by James McMahan, formerly of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. McMahan established a mill near the mouth of Chautauqua Creek, where it empties into Lake Erie. The mill was later dismantled in advance of the War of 1812 to prevent it falling into the hands of the British. Today some of the millstones from McMahan's mill rest outside the Patterson Library in Westfield village.
The town of Westfield was established in 1828 from parts of the towns of Portland and Ripley.
The Barcelona Lighthouse was constructed in 1829 to overlook Barcelona Harbor and aided sailors on Lake Erie until being deactivated in 1859. It was the first lighthouse in the world to be powered by natural gas.
In 1897, the founder of Welch's Grape Juice, Charles E. Welch, moved his company to Westfield from New Jersey to take advantage of the ideal climate for the cultivation of grapes, particularly of Concord grapes. The region soon became noted for the growing of grapes for both wine and grape juice.
An unusually large number of buildings, twenty in all, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with all but one (the Barcelona Lighthouse, listed in 1972) being listed on the register in fall 1983.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Westfield has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.14%, is water.
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Chautauqua Creek serves as much of the boundary between Westfield and Chautauqua.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,232 people, 2,075 households, and 1,419 families residing in the town. The population density was 110.8 people per square mile (42.8/km2 ). There were 2,493 housing units at an average density of 52.8 per square mile (20.4/km2 ). The racial makeup of the town was 96.98% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 1.30% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.
There were 2,075 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $32,534, and the median income for a family was $43,156. Males had a median income of $30,203 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,738. About 8.8% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.
The economy of the town is primarily agriculture, and the major crop is grapes. The Welch Grape Juice Company has ties to this region.
The New York State Thruway (Interstate 90), US 20, NY 5, and NY 394 pass through the town.
CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern both have routes running through Westfield. CSX operates a double-track mainline on the former New York Central "Water Level Route", and Norfolk Southern operates over former Nickel Plate Road, later Norfolk and Western, trackage. Both routes come east out of Cleveland to Buffalo.
As recently as 1967, the New York Central Railroad had a train, Empire State Express, (#51) making a stop westbound in Westfield
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