Westport, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Addison County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
250 Population 106/sq mi density
$48,214 Median Income $38,888 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $134,197 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value, $861/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Westport, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,214
36% below
$38,888 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
53% below
Zillow: $134,197
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
47%
Rent
74%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $48,214 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,888. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,811 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westport is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,197. Median rent is $861/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

29.1% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westport has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population250
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,214
Per Capita$38,888
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$2,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$861
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$134,197
Housing Units363
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation140 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute44 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Westport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.