Living in Westerly, Rhode Island
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westerly · Census data 2020–2024
Westerly has 23,333 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $98,875 (13% higher than the Rhode Island median), the median home value is $466,600, the median rent is $1,257/month.
Westerly at a glance
- Population
- 23,333
- Median age
- 52.2State: 40.6
- Median household income
- $98,875State: $87,796
- Median home value
- $466,600State: $404,200
- Median rent
- $1,257/moState: $1,342
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Westerly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westerly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westerly the median home value is $466,600, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,257 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,178 a month in housing costs.
Westerly median household income
The median household income in Westerly is $98,875 and the income per person is $59,151. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Rhode Island: 11.2%).
Housing in Westerly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,090
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.19
Westerly demographics
- Population
- 23,333
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 10,498
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westerly ›
Education in Westerly
45.8% of adults 25 and older in Westerly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Rhode Island: 37.7%), and 19.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westerly
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Westerly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly | 23,333 | $98,875 | $466,600 | $1,257 |
| Misquamicut | 348 | $109,643 | $815,900 | — |
| Weekapaug | 541 | $137,917 | $1,252,700 | — |
| Watch Hill | 203 | $168,750 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Pawcatuck | 5,577 | $80,114 | $360,600 | $1,155 |
| Stonington | 934 | $109,167 | $879,800 | $1,488 |
| Bradford | 1,511 | $120,250 | $418,100 | — |
| Quonochontaug | 610 | $86,071 | $1,043,900 | — |
| Charlestown | 8,051 | $109,404 | $525,500 | $1,374 |
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What is the median household income in Westerly, RI?
The median household income in Westerly is $98,875, 13% higher than the Rhode Island median of $87,796 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westerly?
The median home value in Westerly is $466,600, compared with $404,200 in Rhode Island.
How much is rent in Westerly?
The median gross rent in Westerly is $1,257 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Westerly, RI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Rhode Island median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Westerly?
The median age in Westerly is 52.2 years (Rhode Island: 40.6).
How long is the commute in Westerly?
The average commute to work in Westerly is 24 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westerly?
The unemployment rate in Westerly is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westerly?
45.8% of adults in Westerly 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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