At a Glance
Median Income
$47,750
$29,964 per capita
Home Value
$63,100
Zillow: $394,015
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.9% 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
3.2 / 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 $47,750 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,964. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westport is $63,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,015. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
3.6% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population260
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,750
Per Capita$29,964
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$867
Housing
A+
Home Value$63,100
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$394,015
Housing Units138
Rent Burden46.2%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,037/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain79.8 in/yr
Elevation22 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Westport was built in 1970.
48.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.