Westfield, a community of approximately 30,000 people, is a prosperous area graced with substantial housing and scenic parks.  The primarily residential community provides a degree of cultural activity that is rare in a smaller town.  In addition to local symphony and theatre, the downtown area boasts quaint local shops as well as national chains.  In 2004 Westfield's downtown was voted one of the "Great American Main Streets".  The town is distinguished by its single-family homes, broad tree-lined streets and cultural and community programs.  In addition to it's top rated schools, it has a high rate of community involvement and volunteerism.