At a Glance
Median Income
$85,120
$44,425 per capita
Home Value
$389,300
Zillow: $439,622
Median Rent
$999/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
15.7% smoking rate
How North Westport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Westport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Westport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Westport residents earn a median household income of $85,120 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,425. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,906 business establishments, including 1,298 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Westport is $389,300 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,622. Median rent is $999/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
18.3% of adults in North Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Westport has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,995
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density962/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,120
Per Capita$44,425
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$36,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
A
Home Value$389,300
Rent$999
Ownership80.3%
Zillow$439,622
Housing Units2,180
Rent Burden19.7%
Health
Obesity30.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,890/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation156 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in North Westport was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.