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Westerly, RI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Bella Campbell

Westerly in the winter -how bad?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,243 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,243/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

2 replies 8 upvotes qa
Benjamin Rogers

Best kept secrets of Westerly, RI

Random thought, Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $400,200, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,243/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community...

3 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Madeline Evans

Best coffee shops in Westerly?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 15 years and Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Westerly? Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Aaron J.

Co-working spaces in Westerly?

So, It's a a small town city with about 18,528 people. Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,243 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

1 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Madeline Evans

Studio apartments in Westerly -options?

First post here. Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 18,528, Westerly is a small town. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Westerly? Any help is ...

10 replies 4 upvotes housing
Valentina Anderson

Remote worker thinking about Westerly

First post here. Median household income is $82,333, which feels pretty solid for the area.

4 replies 7 upvotes moving
Bella Campbell

Rent in Westerly getting crazy

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $400,200, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community i...

13 replies 14 upvotes housing
Kayden Murphy

Co-working spaces in Westerly?

Hello, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts?

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Kayden Murphy

Is Westerly getting better or worse?

Random thought, Median household income is $82,333, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit ne...

4 replies 14 upvotes living
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