Median Age
50 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
29%
Westerly, RI
Area Guide
The beaches are just the beginning at this shoreline destination
Suburban
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Coastal
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Picturesque
Situated in the southwestern corner of Rhode Island, Westerly is a classic New England town and shoreline destination brimming with small-town personality and charm. Downtown Westerly boasts rows of boutiques, eateries, bars, and art galleries in historic brick buildings adorned with elaborate murals.
Outdoor fun abounds on Westerly’s beaches, from boating to lounging and everything in between. Westerly also offers different kinds beachside entertainment, with old-fashioned carousel at Watch Hill Beach and a range of amusement rides at Atlantic Beach Park. Westerly is home to a bevy of golf courses and parks as well as the Pawcatuck River. Convenience to I-95 and U.S. 1 places Westerly within close proximity to additional attractions like the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods Resort Casino, and Burlingame State Park.
Explore the City
Westerly features a coastal atmosphere with amenities ranging from lighthouse hunting to golf.
Waterfront homes line the southern coast of Westerly, with many bordering inland ponds.
Walk through downtown Westerly to experience nightlife and retail of the area.
Interstate travel is a short drive away, driving or walking over Broad St. into Connecticut.
The Amtrak station in Westerly makes it easy to travel throughout the country.
Beach front entertainment line the event schedule throughout the summer in Westerly.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,920
Average: $111,804
Education
9,213
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,858
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Westerly has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westerly, RI is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
222 Students
Public
Grades K-5
251 Students
Public
Grades K-8
657 Students
Public
Grades K-5
273 Students
Public
Grades K-4
72 Students
Public
Grades K-8
657 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
663 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Misquamicut State Beach
- Lathrop Wildlife Refuge
- Burlingame State Park and Campground
- Old Lighthouse Museum
- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.