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Westport, MA


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Westport, Massachusetts

Introduction to Westport, Massachusetts

Westport, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 7 miles W of New Bedford, Massachusetts and 52 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Providence - Fall River - Warwick metropolitan statistical area. About 14,183 people live in Westport.

Westport History

Westport was settled by the Sisson family in 1670. Initially it was a part of Dartmouth, but became independent in 1787. It was named Westport because of its location on the western port of the Buzzards Bay. The town suffered damages during King Philip’s War.

Westport and nearby Attractions

  • Horseneck Beach State Reservation
  • Westport Yacht Club
  • Camp Jennings
  • Westport Townhall
  • Westport Historical Society
  • Camp Noquochoke

Things To Do In Westport

The Horseneck Beach and Westport River are popular destinations for recreation. The barrier beach is spread over 600 acres and is ideal for long walks as well as bird watching. The Elizabeth Islands are visible from the beach.

Westport Transportation

Air transportation is provded by Providence International Airport.

Westport Higher Education

The University of Massachusetts is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 7%Westport Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Westport Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Westport, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old12
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built67
Affordability of Property Taxes510
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime42
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