Westerly, RI
Maps & Population Facts

Population
22,626
Population Density
767
Labor Participaton
64.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
32.4%
Median Household Income
$63,507
Median Individual Income
$38,571
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$50,739

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$285,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,072
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,710
Housing Units
12,695
People who reside in Westerly live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
64%
Apt, Condo, Other
36%
Analysis

Income

Households in Westerly earn more money than the national median income, averaging 5% higher per household.

Housing

Westerly has a median house price of $285,300. The cost of homeownership is higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Westerly is 6% more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 39%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 12%

Demographics

The median age in Westerly is 46. Westerly has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Westerly ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Westerly Rhode Island USA
Median Property Value 285,300 257,800 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,710 1,782 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,072 941 1,012
Property Vacancy 22.8% 12.7% 12.6%
% Renters 38% 39% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 767 1,023 93
Personal Comparison
Westerly Rhode Island USA
Median Household Income 63,507 63,870 60,336
Median Individual Income 38,571 36,278 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 50,739 51,286 46,881
Median Age 45.7 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 64.1% 64.1% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 32.4% 33.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Westerly, RI
767
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Westerly is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics