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Westport, Connecticut

Introduction to Westport, Connecticut

Westport, Connecticut is 3 miles NE of Norwalk, Connecticut and 42 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is part of the Stamford - Norwalk metropolitan statistical area. About 25,749 people live in Westport.

Westport History

In 1639, colonists settled along the Saugatuck River. Land was taken from Weston, Fairfield and Norwalk and the town of Westport was officially incorporated in 1835. It developed as an agricultural community and was known as the leading onion growing center of the nation. A shipping center also developed in Westport in the 1830s. The British expeditionary force landed in Westport’s Compo Beach in 1777 and went on to fight the Battle of Ridgefield. A railroad arrived in this town in 1842.

Westport and nearby Attractions

  • Arts Center
  • Mid Fairfield Youth Museum
  • Compo Beach
  • Roinick Observatory
  • Westport Nature Center
  • Westport Country Playhouse

Things To Do In Westport

There are a number of popular tourist attractions in and around Westport. One can visit the Greens Farm Station, the Roinick Observatory, the Nature Center for Environmental Activities Library, the Mid Fairfield Youth Museum and the Westport Town Hall. There are numerous shopping malls dotting the streets of this town. A range of entertainment facilities are offered by these shopping centers as well. In addition, Westport hosts annual celebrations like the Fiesta Del Norte and the Yankee Doodle Fair.

Westport Transportation

Facilities for air transportation are provided by Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport, in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Westport Higher Education

For higher education, one can enroll at Fairfield University, Norwalk Community College or Sacred Heart University.

High Points

Westport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWestport College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWestport Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Westport Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Westport, CT

Comparing Westport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime95
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