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Westport, WA


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Westport, Washington

Westport, Washington, in Grays Harbor county, is 77 miles W of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 96 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. About 2,137 people people live in Westport.

The People and Families of Westport

In Westport, about 51% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Westport.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Westport had a median family income of $40,037.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Westport.

Westport Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Westport, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Westport.

Commuting

In Westport, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Westport Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Westport Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Westport, WA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity73
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women65
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty45
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents48
Affordability of Property Taxes47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime14
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