Westerly, RI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
17,842
Unemployment
5.5%
Poverty
7.2%
Median Home
$307,700
Median Income
$75,200
Median Rent
$1,063
Westerly SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
7
Westerly, RI Crime Report
310
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,391.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-40.68%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westerly / 100k People |
Rhode Island / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 310 | 1,391.6 | 1,476.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 18 | 80.8 | 230.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 35.9 | 157.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 292 | 1,310.8 | 1,245.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 94.3 | 166.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 244 | 1,095.3 | 935.9 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 121.2 | 142.7 | 246.0 |
Westerly, RI Cost Of Living
121
Westerly's Overall Cost Of Living
Westerly's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Westerly | Rhode Island | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 117 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 118 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 108 | 100 | |
| Housing | 141 | 118 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 127 | 100 | |
Westerly, RI Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Daniel Case | GFDL
Rankings for Westerly in Rhode Island
Map Of Westerly, RI
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Population over time in Westerly
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17,842 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 17,435 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 17,323 | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 17,632 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 17,957 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 17,984 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 17,908 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 17,712 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 17,675 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 17,552 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Westerly
| Race | Westerly | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 71.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.0% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 15.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Westerly
| Gender | Westerly | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Westerly for adults over 25
| Education | Westerly | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Westerly, Rhode Island
| Income | Westerly | RI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 15.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.7% | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 7.7% | 8.3% |
