Living in Westport, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westport · Census data 2020–2024
Westport has 403 residents with a median age of 61.8. The median household income is $64,500 (25% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $251,400, the median rent is $864/month.
Westport is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westport at a glance
- Population
- 403
- Median age
- 61.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $251,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $864/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Westport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westport the median home value is $251,400, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,464 a month in housing costs.
Westport median household income
The median household income in Westport is $64,500 and the income per person is $44,928. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Westport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 415
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 39.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.52
39.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Westport has many vacation and second homes.
Westport demographics
- Population
- 403
- Median age
- 61.8
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 40%
- Households
- 252
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westport ›
Education in Westport
39% of adults 25 and older in Westport have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westport
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Westport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 403 | $64,500 | $251,400 | $864 |
| Panton | 690 | $86,667 | $438,000 | $1,410 |
| Ferrisburgh | 2,661 | $106,989 | $422,700 | $1,435 |
| Mineville | 1,206 | $68,786 | $110,900 | — |
| Elizabethtown | 721 | $64,583 | $188,100 | $741 |
| Witherbee | 202 | $42,757 | — | — |
| Vergennes | 2,565 | $76,587 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Port Henry | 1,410 | $45,706 | $174,100 | $803 |
| Addison | 1,175 | $106,667 | $362,200 | $2,019 |
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What is the median household income in Westport, NY?
The median household income in Westport is $64,500, 25% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $251,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Westport?
The median gross rent in Westport is $864 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Westport, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Westport?
The median age in Westport is 61.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Westport?
The average commute to work in Westport is 32 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westport?
The unemployment rate in Westport is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westport?
39% 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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