At a Glance
Median Income
$132,206
$63,460 per capita
Home Value
$537,800
Zillow: $545,692
Median Rent
$2,197/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
9.7% 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?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westport residents earn a median household income of $132,206 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,460. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westport is $537,800 , 91% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,692. Median rent is $2,197/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
50.9% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westport has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population5,079
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,206
Per Capita$63,460
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A
Home Value$537,800
Rent$2,197
Ownership96.7%
Zillow$545,692
Housing Units1,952
Rent Burden20.2%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation776 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Westport was built in 2003.
31.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.