Living in Westport, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westport · Census data 2020–2024
Westport has 2,217 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $64,750 (34% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $196,600, the median rent is $865/month.
Westport at a glance
- Population
- 2,217
- Median age
- 51.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $64,750State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $196,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $865/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Westport a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Washington median.
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 $196,600, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,517 a month in housing costs.
Westport median household income
The median household income in Westport is $64,750 and the income per person is $37,093. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Westport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,668
- Owner-occupied
- 56.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.1%
- Vacant
- 38%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.12
38% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Westport has many vacation and second homes.
Westport demographics
- Population
- 2,217
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 1,034
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westport ›
Education in Westport
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Westport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westport
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 46.8%
- Public transit
- 20.7%
- Walk to work
- 6.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Westport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | 2,217 | $64,750 | $196,600 | $865 |
| Cohassett Beach | 455 | $68,969 | $404,700 | — |
| Grayland | 708 | $39,273 | $227,900 | — |
| Ocosta | 235 | $48,203 | $122,400 | — |
| Ocean Shores | 7,302 | $58,202 | $383,500 | $1,284 |
| Markham | 166 | $90,956 | — | — |
| Oyehut | 111 | $37,552 | $212,500 | — |
| Hoquiam | 8,800 | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,086 |
| Ocean City | 187 | $80,302 | $241,700 | — |
More for people moving to Westport
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What is the median household income in Westport, WA?
The median household income in Westport is $64,750, 34% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $196,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Westport?
The median gross rent in Westport is $865 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Westport, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Westport?
The median age in Westport is 51.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Westport?
The average commute to work in Westport is 14 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westport?
The unemployment rate in Westport is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westport?
17.1% 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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