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Westport, NL

Newfoundland and Labrador

Westport is a small town in Newfoundland and Labrador with a population of 185. Residents earn $66,531 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
185 Population 92/sq mi density
$66,531 Median Income $41,731 per capita
$60,000 Home Value
$752 Median Rent
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,531 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,531
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $752
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 21.4%
494% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.4%
48% higher than US avg

How Westport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population185
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,531
Per Capita$41,731
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty18.4%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$752
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units80

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation108 ft (33 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+45.2%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute31 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Westport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Westport receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Westport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Westport is $66,531, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 21.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Westport is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $752 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.2% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Westport has a population of 185 with a density of 92 people per square mile. The median age is 54.8 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

185
Total Population
2021 Census
92
People / sq mi
54.8yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.2%
Female 56.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Westport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Westport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Westport is $66,531, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 21.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Westport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,531
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,731

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment21.4%
494% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.4%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.5 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Westport is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $752 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$752
35% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Renter-Occupied0.0%
Housing Units80

Property Tax

In Westport, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Westport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+45.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density92/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.5 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Baie Verte, NL 1,311 pop · 22.6 mi Springdale, NL 2,965 pop · 32.0 mi Deer Lake, NL 4,864 pop · 55.7 mi Pasadena, NL 3,524 pop · 68.5 mi Botwood, NL 2,778 pop · 72.4 mi Grand Falls-Windsor, NL 13,853 pop · 73.1 mi Bishop's Falls, NL 3,082 pop · 74.0 mi Lewisporte, NL 3,288 pop · 79.7 mi Massey Drive, NL 1,606 pop · 81.9 mi Irishtown-Summerside, NL 1,260 pop · 82.1 mi Corner Brook, NL 19,333 pop · 82.7 mi Twillingate, NL 2,121 pop · 83.9 mi Humber Arm South, NL 1,537 pop · 86.2 mi
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