North Westport is a small town of 4,660 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $82,408
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
North Westport stands out for solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Westport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Westport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 100.9
North Westport's overall cost of living index is 100.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Westport costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
North Westport, MA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$356,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,130
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,408
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Westport's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
262.2 /100k
Property Crime
686.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Westport is served primarily by Westport.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Westport, MA
National Avg
School District
Westport
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Westport sees average highs of 38.5°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.1 inches of snow per year.
North Westport's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts North Westport roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $356,500 and median rent is $1,130/month.
North Westport's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 686.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Westport are operated by Westport.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Westport, MA has a population of 4,660, a median household income of $82,408, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Westport averages 38.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches
with about 38.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Westport, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02790.
The population of North Westport, Massachusetts is 4,660 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Westport: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $356,500, median household income $82,408, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Westport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
