At a Glance
Median Income
$52,407
$35,470 per capita
Home Value
$228,800
Zillow: $315,577
Median Rent
$752/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.7% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westport residents earn a median household income of $52,407 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,470. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,854 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westport is $228,800 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,577. Median rent is $752/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Westport reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,560/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Westport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Data Overview
People
Population2,164
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density588/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,407
Per Capita$35,470
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$3,829M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
Housing
A
Home Value$228,800
Rent$752
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$315,577
Housing Units1,788
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,560/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,513/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain68.8 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute12 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Westport was founded in 1857.
The median home in Westport was built in 1975.
20.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 100 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.