Living in Westport, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westport · Census data 2020–2024
Westport has 275 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median household income is $53,047 (17% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $326,600, the median rent is $938/month.
Westport is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westport at a glance
- Population
- 275
- Median age
- 28.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $53,047State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $326,600State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Westport a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Kentucky median; home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Westport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westport the median home value is $326,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,477 a month in housing costs.
Westport median household income
The median household income in Westport is $53,047 and the income per person is $24,145. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Westport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 130
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.72
Westport demographics
- Population
- 275
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 101
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westport ›
Education in Westport
29.3% of adults 25 and older in Westport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westport
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Westport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 275 | $53,047 | $326,600 | $938 |
| Buckner | 4,119 | $164,219 | $425,400 | $1,762 |
| Goshen | 989 | $88,188 | $307,200 | $2,288 |
| La Grange | 10,311 | $88,464 | $283,200 | $1,143 |
| New Washington | 351 | $81,705 | $187,500 | — |
| Crestwood | 6,356 | $108,046 | $338,200 | $1,188 |
| River Bluff | 445 | $148,750 | $429,900 | — |
| Charlestown | 8,294 | $77,288 | $208,300 | $1,033 |
| Orchard Grass Hills | 1,912 | $107,000 | $301,500 | $1,817 |
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What is the median household income in Westport, KY?
The median household income in Westport is $53,047, 17% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $326,600, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Westport?
The median gross rent in Westport is $938 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Westport, KY a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Kentucky median; home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Westport?
The median age in Westport is 28.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Westport?
The average commute to work in Westport is 26 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westport?
The unemployment rate in Westport is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westport?
29.3% 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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