Westport, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
5,079 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$132,206 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
43 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$537,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$740 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,913 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
1
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
2
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
2
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia Metro Area
3
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 4 1 50
Apr 4 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 4 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NC State Senate District 44, NC State House District 97, NC
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Schools

Lincoln Charter School
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
St James Elementary
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Davidson College
8 miles, E • 3.7 star
NASCAR Technical Institute
10 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Atrium Health Lincoln
13 miles, W • 5 star
Caromont Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
88 miles, W • 1.4 star
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