Westerly, RI

Living in Westerly

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 34
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 95
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Schools 37
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Residents

18k Population +1 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office24%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$295k Median Home Value -$6.6k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$906 Median Monthly Rent +$151 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units14%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K26%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene39%
LP gas3%
Utility gas36%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westerly

United States45
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area34
Washington County7

Property Crime in Westerly

United States48
Rhode Island25
Providence Metro Area31
Washington County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 8
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 38 5 4
Apr 47 5 1
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 44 5 1
Dec 34 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westerly

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westerly, RI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Westerly, RI

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St Michael School
2 miles, W
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Pine Point School
4 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Westerly, RI

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Mitchell College
15 miles, W
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Connecticut College
16 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westerly, RI

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Westerly Hospital
1 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Westerly, RI

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