Living in North Westport, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Westport · Census data 2020–2024
North Westport has 5,289 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $87,582 (16% lower than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $411,300, the median rent is $1,662/month.
North Westport at a glance
- Population
- 5,289
- Median age
- 44.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $87,582State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $411,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,662/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is North Westport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Massachusetts median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Westport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Westport the median home value is $411,300, 24% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,662 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,301 a month in housing costs.
North Westport median household income
The median household income in North Westport is $87,582 and the income per person is $44,665. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in North Westport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,169
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.65
North Westport demographics
- Population
- 5,289
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 1,991
- Foreign-born
- 22.6%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Westport ›
Education in North Westport
17% of adults 25 and older in North Westport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Westport
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
North Westport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Westport | 5,289 | $87,582 | $411,300 | $1,662 |
| Fall River | 94,082 | $56,673 | $395,500 | $1,155 |
| Somerset | 18,298 | $112,677 | $418,800 | $1,271 |
| Tiverton | 16,189 | $106,036 | $411,900 | $1,247 |
| Smith Mills | 4,612 | $64,818 | $420,400 | $658 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,453 | $118,696 | $362,200 | $1,266 |
| Westport | 16,484 | $96,000 | $521,900 | $1,425 |
| Swansea | 17,359 | $116,364 | $445,000 | $1,226 |
| Bristol | 22,220 | $97,764 | $485,000 | $1,579 |
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What is the median household income in North Westport, MA?
The median household income in North Westport is $87,582, 16% lower than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Westport?
The median home value in North Westport is $411,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in North Westport?
The median gross rent in North Westport is $1,662 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is North Westport, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Massachusetts median.
What is the median age in North Westport?
The median age in North Westport is 44.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in North Westport?
The average commute to work in North Westport is 24 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Westport?
The unemployment rate in North Westport is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Westport?
17% of adults in North 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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