At a Glance
Median Income
$82,333
$47,826 per capita
Home Value
$400,200
Zillow: $638,610
Median Rent
$1,243/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
913/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11.8% smoking rate
How Westerly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westerly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westerly a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westerly residents earn a median household income of $82,333 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,826. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westerly is $400,200 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $638,610. Median rent is $1,243/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Westerly reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 913/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Westerly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westerly has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population18,528
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density1,170/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,333
Per Capita$47,826
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
B+
Home Value$400,200
Rent$1,243
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$638,610
Housing Units9,310
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property913/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation107 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Westerly was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.