Westport, CT

Living in Westport

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 73
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Commute 5
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 84
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Schools 84
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Residents

28k Population +1.9k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
78% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
76% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate8%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree38%
Graduate degree40%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$206k Median Household Income +$56k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty
45  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K5%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more51%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service8%

Commute

Car, truck, or van60%
Public transportation23%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home15%

Housing

$1.2M Median Home Value +$150k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$398 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M25%
$1.5M to $1.99M14%
$2M or more20%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas29%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westport

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Westport

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 9
Feb 30 3 9
Mar 37 4 5
Apr 48 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 32 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westport

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding38
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westport, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westport, CT

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Pierrepont School
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Westport, CT

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Fairfield University
5 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Westport, CT

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Norwalk Hospital
4 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Westport, CT

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Laguardia Airport
36 miles, SW