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Westerly, RI


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Westerly, Rhode Island

Introduction to Westerly, Rhode Island

Westerly, Rhode Island, in Washington county, is 30 miles SW of Warwick, Rhode Island (center to center) and 78 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts.Part of the surrounding New London - Norwich metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Westerly is home to some 22,966 residents.

Westerly History

Westerly was founded by John Babcock in 1669. The town is named Westerly because it is located in the western part of the state. However, many believe it was named after the village of Westerleigh, England. Currently, textiles and tourism are the primary industries of Westerly but, historically, the town was famous for its granite.

Westerly and nearby Attractions

  • Misquamicut Beach
  • Watch Hill Lighthouse
  • Wilcox Park
  • Babcock-Smith House
  • Mystic Aquarium
  • U.S. Coast Guard Museum

Things To Do In Westerly

During you stay in Westerly, you can visit Misquamicut State Beach, Wilcox Park, Westerly Town Beach, Watch Hill Beach, Weekapaug Beach, and East Beach. The Westerly Downtown Historic District, Babcock-Smith House Museum, and Main Street Historic District are worth visiting. You can also spend your leisure time at The Water WIZZ Park. One can enjoy shopping at the Granite Hills Shopping Center, Franklin Shopping Plaza Shopping Center, and Granite Street Shopping Center.

Westerly Transportation

Flights can be availed from Groton-New London Airport.

Westerly Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are offered at the University of Rhode Island, Eastern Connecticut State University, Community College of Rhode Island, and several other colleges and universities.

High Points

Westerly strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Westerly Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 18%Westerly Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Westerly, RI

Comparing Westerly to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Racial Diversity37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults74
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built55
Affordability of Rents54
Affordability of Property Taxes49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime73

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