Westerly, RI
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Westerly, Rhode Island

Life in Westerly research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Westerly over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Westerly based on the most recently available data.

18,411 Population
$623,538 Median home value
$95,207 Median income
119 Cost of living +19% vs US
$1,260 Median rent
2.9% Unemployment
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Westerly SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 7/10
Diversity 6/10
Safety 8/10
Amenities 8/10
Education 8/10
Commute 7/10

Crime in Westerly summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Westerly. Key points include:

  • There were 230 total crimes in Westerly in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westerly is 977.1 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westerly is 63.7 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westerly is 913.3 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Westerly is -53.90% below the national average.

230
Total Crimes
-53.90%
Below National Average
Westerly
US

Crime In Westerly Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Westerly
/ 100k People
Rhode Island
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 230 977.1 1,185.9 2,119.2
Violent Crime 15 63.7 153.6 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 2.1 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 22.2 61.0
Aggravated Assault 12 51.0 99.8 256.0
Property Crime 215 913.3 1,032.4 1,760.0
Burglary 12 51.0 91.0 229.0
Larceny 181 768.9 820.5 1,272.0
Car Theft 22 93.5 120.9 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Westerly summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Westerly. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Rhode Island. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Westerly is 119 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Westerly is 1.2x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Westerly is $623,538.

  • The median income in Westerly is $95,207.

119
Westerly's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Westerly
US

Cost Of Living In Westerly Comparison Table

Living Expense Westerly Rhode Island National Average
Overall 119 112 100
Services 108 104 100
Groceries 107 102 100
Health 150 125 100
Housing 103 106 100
Transportation 108 107 100
Utilities 109 108 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Westerly, RI Weather

  • The average high in Westerly is None° and the average low is None°.

  • There are None days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.

StatWesterly
Average Annual HighNone
Average Annual LowNone
Annual Precipitation DaysNone
Average Annual PrecipitationNone
Average Annual SnowfallNone
None°
Average High
None
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Westerly, RI Photos

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Westerly Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Westerly

The current population in Westerly is 18,411. The population has increased 4.9% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 18,411 -0.6%
2023 18,528 1.4%
2022 18,272 0.2%
2021 18,241 2.2%
2020 17,842 1.6%
2019 17,553 0.7%
2018 17,435 0.6%
2017 17,323 -1.8%
2016 17,632 -1.8%
2015 17,957 -0.2%
2014 17,984 0.4%
2013 17,908 1.1%
2012 17,712 0.2%
2011 17,675 0.7%
2010 17,552 -

Race / Ethnicity in Westerly

White 88.2% (16,236)
African American 0.6% (117)
American Indian 0.0% (3)
Asian 3.1% (571)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.8% (153)
Two Or More 4.0% (730)
Hispanic 3.3% (601)
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Westerly is:

  • 88.2% White with 16,236 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 117 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.

  • 3.1% Asian with 571 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.8% Other with 153 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 730 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.3% Hispanic with 601 Hispanic residents.

Race Westerly RI USA
White 88.2% 68.0% 57.4%
African American 0.6% 4.9% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 3.1% 3.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.8% 0.6%
Two Or More 4.0% 4.9% 4.3%
Hispanic 3.3% 17.7% 19.3%

Gender in Westerly

Female 48.3% (8,892)
Male 51.7% (9,519)
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  • Westerly is 48.3% female with 8,892 female residents.

  • Westerly is 51.7% male with 9,519 male residents.

Gender Westerly RI USA
Female 48.3% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 51.7% 49.1% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Westerly for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (184)
9-12th Grade 4.0% (736)
High School / GED 29.0% (5,339)
Some College 15.0% (2,761)
Associate's Degree 7.0% (1,288)
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% (4,602)
Master's Degree 15.0% (2,761)
Professional Degree 2.0% (368)
Doctorate Degree 2.0% (368)
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  • 1.0% of adults in Westerly completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Westerly completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Westerly completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Westerly completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Westerly completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Westerly completed bachelor's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Westerly completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Westerly completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Westerly completed doctorate degree.

Education Westerly RI USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 29.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 15.0% 17.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 25.0% 22.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 11.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Westerly, Rhode Island

Less than $10,000 3.8% (69,358)
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% (56,019)
$15,000 to $24,999 4.6% (84,474)
$25,000 to $34,999 5.2% (96,256)
$35,000 to $49,999 5.6% (102,925)
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% (281,655)
$75,000 to $99,999 17.2% (316,557)
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% (358,349)
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% (157,611)
$200,000 or more 17.3% (317,890)
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  • 3.8% of households in Westerly earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.0% of households in Westerly earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Westerly earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.2% of households in Westerly earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Westerly earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Westerly earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Westerly earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Westerly earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Westerly earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 17.3% of households in Westerly earn $200,000 or more.

Income Westerly RI USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 4.6% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.0% 4.1% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.6% 6.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.2% 5.7% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 5.6% 8.4% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 14.5% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.2% 12.5% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.5% 19.1% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 11.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 17.3% 13.8% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)