Westport Town, MA

Living in Westport Town

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 2
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 38
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Hospitals 45
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Colleges 99
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Schools 50
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Residents

16k Population +627 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office17%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$363k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$982 Median Monthly Rent +$240 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene31%
LP gas6%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas53%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westport Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Providence Metro Area34
Bristol County53

Property Crime in Westport Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Providence Metro Area31
Bristol County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 9
Feb 32 4 8
Mar 38 5 5
Apr 47 5 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 3 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 45 5 1
Dec 35 4 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westport Town

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westport Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westport Town, MA

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Friends Academy
6 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Westport Town, MA

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Brown University
24 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westport Town, MA

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Saint Anne's Hospital
9 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Westport Town, MA

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