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Westport, IN


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Westport, Indiana

Westport, Indiana, in Decatur county, is 51 miles E of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 51 miles SE of Indianapolis, Indiana. About 1,515 people people live in Westport.

The People and Families of Westport

In Westport, about 61% of adults are married. The people of Westport spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westport had a median family income of $47,826.

Westport Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Westport, about 75% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Westport, 95% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Westport, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Rents67
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