Westerly, RI

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.

The People and Families of Westerly

In Westerly, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westerly had a median family income of $53,165.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($16,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Westerly. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Westerly Housing

According to the 2000 census, 64% of the housing in Westerly was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. In Westerly you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Westerly, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Westerly, RI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Westerly Almanac

Westerly Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Westerly Public Libraries

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Westerly Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Westerly residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Westerly, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Westerly Hospitals

WESTERLY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
WELLS STREET
(401) 596-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Westerly

Westerly High Schools (2004)

WESTERLY HIGH SCHOOL
23 WARD AVENUE
401-596-2109
Serves 1,128 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

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