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Westport
  • Suburb in Connecticut
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Suburb
New York City

Westport

#14 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Connecticut
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      B
    Westport is a suburb of New York City with a population of 28,016. Westport is in Fairfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Westport offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Westport tend to be liberal. The public schools in Westport are highly rated.
    About Westport...
    Population
    28,016
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,150,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,956
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      7
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      129.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      813.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      194.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      12%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Westport

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $206,466
    National
    $69,021
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