At a Glance
Median Income
$51,300
$29,830 per capita
Home Value
$311,300
Zillow: $331,919
Median Rent
$893/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% smoking rate
How Westport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westport 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
Westport residents earn a median household income of $51,300 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,830. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,480 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westport is $311,300 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,919. Median rent is $893/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
32.9% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population243
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,300
Per Capita$29,830
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,011M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,311
Housing
B
Home Value$311,300
Rent$893
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$331,919
Housing Units133
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death5,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation445 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Westport was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.