Living in Westport, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westport · Census data 2020–2024
Westport has 1,651 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $49,129 (32% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $137,800, the median rent is $705/month.
Westport at a glance
- Population
- 1,651
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $49,129State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $137,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $705/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Westport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westport the median home value is $137,800, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,041 a month in housing costs.
Westport median household income
The median household income in Westport is $49,129 and the income per person is $28,456. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Westport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 746
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.38
Westport demographics
- Population
- 1,651
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 695
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westport ›
Education in Westport
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Westport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westport
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Westport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 1,651 | $49,129 | $137,800 | $705 |
| Sardinia | 130 | $92,857 | — | — |
| Hartsville | 277 | $64,375 | $147,300 | $972 |
| Newbern | 210 | $165,486 | $287,500 | — |
| Country Squire Lakes | 3,057 | $57,201 | $26,600 | $1,149 |
| North Vernon | 7,078 | $51,429 | $128,600 | $938 |
| Schaefer Lake | 229 | $130,721 | $257,800 | — |
| Holton | 502 | $62,375 | $98,600 | $1,005 |
| Greensburg | 12,229 | $62,655 | $191,400 | $859 |
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What is the median household income in Westport, IN?
The median household income in Westport is $49,129, 32% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westport?
The median home value in Westport is $137,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Westport?
The median gross rent in Westport is $705 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Westport, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 22.7%.
What is the median age in Westport?
The median age in Westport is 41.1 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Westport?
The average commute to work in Westport is 28 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westport?
The unemployment rate in Westport is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westport?
12.4% of adults in Westport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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