Westport, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,164 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,407 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$503 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$544 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grays Harbor County
3
Aberdeen Urban Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Grays Harbor County
6
Aberdeen Urban Area
6
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 1 42
Feb 7 1 43
Mar 7 0 46
Apr 4 0 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 11 0 45
Dec 9 1 41

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 10%

Schools

Ocosta Elementary School
2 miles, S 2.8 star
Ocosta Junior - Senior High
2 miles, S 2.8 star
Ocean Shores Elementary
6 miles, N 3.2 star
North Beach Senior High School
9 miles, N 4.1 star

Colleges

Grays Harbor College
16 miles, E 1.4 star
Clatsop Community College
51 miles, S 1.4 star
The Evergreen State College
55 miles, E 1.4 star
Centralia College
56 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Grays Harbor Community Hospital
14 miles, E 2.3 star
Willapa Harbor Hospital
22 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
116 miles, S 3.7 star
Bellingham International Airport
150 miles, NE 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
196 miles, S 1.4 star