Median Age
51 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
28%
Westport
Westport, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,380
Population
16,949
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Family-friendly features near the beauty of the ocean
Quaint
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Suburban
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Beach
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Landscape
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Westport is a quaint suburban community just to the west of New Bedford. It shares a western border with Rhode Island, adding to its charming New England feel. Westport is a largely residential area with pockets of entertainment and culture. Head to central village for some top-notch pizza and a number of ice cream shops, or North Westport for a great collection of shops and grocery stores.
Hit the beach at Horseneck State Park, or enjoy the riverfront views at Westport Rivers Vineyard or Buzzards Bay Brewing. There’s amazing rental variety in Westport, including newly renovated lofts and historic apartment buildings. MA-88 connects to I-195 in the north, putting the rest of New England just a short drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,428
Average: $113,094
Education
4,911
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,861
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Westport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Westport, MA is $1,380 for one bedroom, $1,658 for two bedrooms, and $1,307 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westport has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,380/month
689 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westport, MA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
Westport Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades K-12
876 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
170 Students
Westport Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades K-12
876 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
259 Students
Westport Junior/Senior High School
Public
Grades K-12
876 Students
Public
Grades 8-12
345 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Horseneck Beach State Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lloyd Center for the Environment
- Demarest Lloyd State Park
- Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- Martha's Vineyard
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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 February 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.