Living in Westport, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westport · Census data 2020–2024
Westport has 5,915 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $131,908 (82% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $580,000, the median rent is $1,556/month.
Westport at a glance
- Population
- 5,915
- Median age
- 44State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $131,908State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $580,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,556/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.4%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Westport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 82% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Westport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westport the median home value is $580,000, 74% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,556 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,295 a month in housing costs.
Westport median household income
The median household income in Westport is $131,908 and the income per person is $62,578. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Westport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,410
- Owner-occupied
- 96.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.5%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.69
Westport demographics
- Population
- 5,915
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 2,198
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westport ›
Education in Westport
45.4% of adults 25 and older in Westport have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westport
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 32.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Westport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 5,915 | $131,908 | $580,000 | $1,556 |
| Lake Norman of Iredell | 12,494 | $173,542 | $887,400 | $1,327 |
| Denver | 2,497 | $65,721 | $296,300 | $869 |
| Cornelius | 32,783 | $113,767 | $559,400 | $1,722 |
| Lowesville | 3,874 | $113,510 | $406,500 | $1,490 |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | 9,906 | $112,656 | $492,600 | $1,319 |
| Davidson | 15,660 | $166,556 | $687,700 | $1,652 |
| Huntersville | 63,969 | $120,516 | $472,900 | $1,834 |
| Mooresville | 52,381 | $89,647 | $390,900 | $1,626 |
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What is the median household income in Westport, NC?
The median household income in Westport is $131,908, 82% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $580,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Westport?
The median gross rent in Westport is $1,556 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Westport, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 82% higher than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Westport?
The median age in Westport is 44 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Westport?
The average commute to work in Westport is 39 minutes; 32.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westport?
The unemployment rate in Westport is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westport?
45.4% 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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