What are the schools like in Westport, NY?

Westport is served primarily by BOQUET VALLEY CSD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1.

What is the median household income in Westport?

The median household income in Westport, NY is $47,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Westport, NY?

Westport has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.7 inches.

Westport, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Westport, NY affordable or expensive?

Westport's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westport is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,200 and the median rent is $818 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westport, NY?

Westport has a violent crime rate of 10.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 16.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westport, NY a Good Place to Live?

Westport is a small town of 251 in New York, with a median household income of $47,500 . Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Westport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Westport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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: 95.6

Westport's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westport costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Westport, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$818	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westport's violent crime rate is 10.8 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

10.8 /100k

Property Crime

16.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Westport is served primarily by BOQUET VALLEY CSD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westport, NY	National Avg
School District	BOQUET VALLEY CSD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westport sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation and 63.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westport, NY
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	37.9"
Annual Snowfall	63.7"

Demographics

Metric	Westport, NY	National Avg
Population	251	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.8%	22.2%
65 and over	29.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mineville, NY 8 mi Elizabethtown, NY 8 mi Witherbee, NY 9 mi Vergennes, VT 9 mi Port Henry, NY 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Westport

Westport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12993

Westport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westport, NY affordable or expensive?

Westport's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Westport roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,200 and median rent is $818/month.

What is the crime rate in Westport, NY?

Westport's violent crime rate is 10.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 16.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westport?

Public schools in Westport are operated by BOQUET VALLEY CSD. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.3:1. 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westport, NY a good place to live?

Westport, NY has a population of 251, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Westport?

Westport averages 28.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches with about 63.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westport?

Westport, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12993.

What is the population of Westport?

The population of Westport, New York is 251 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westport?

Key numbers for living in Westport: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $154,200, median household income $47,500, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.