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North Westport, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Bristol County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,995 Population 962/sq mi density
$85,120 Median Income $44,425 per capita
$389,300 Home Value $439,622 Zillow
$999 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
1,165 Violent Crime/100K 2,460 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,120 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$389,300 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,165 violent crimes/100K (207% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

North Westport, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,120
13% above
$44,425 per capita
Home Value
$389,300
38% above
Zillow: $439,622
Median Rent
$999/mo
14% below
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,165/100K
207% above
2,460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
113%
Home Value
138%
Rent
86%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
307%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Westport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 1.3% (64% 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.

Safety & Crime

North Westport reports 1,165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 207% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,460/100K.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population4,995
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density962/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,120
Per Capita$44,425
Unemployment1.3%
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%

Crime

F
Violent1,165/100K
Property2,460/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,890/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.