Westerly, RI Area Guide

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Westerly Area Facts

  • Westerly has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Westerly crime rates are 11% lower than the Rhode Island average
  • Cost of living in Westerly is 8% higher than the Rhode Island average
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Westerly, Rhode Island: A Place to Raise Your Family User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Westerly, Rhode Island has been a dream come true for my family. This is the best environment ever to raise my children in. With a population of just over 22,000, this is an area in which your will see many friendly faces as you carry about your daily business and it tr ...Read More uly feels like home.

Westerly, Rhode Island has a very low crime rate. The area also offers a diverse representation of all ethnic and economic groups. Not to mention the local school system offers all children exceptional academic programs.

The best areas to visit in Westerly, Rhode Island include main street in downtown Waverly. It includes quaint shops for you to find unique gifts in. If you are a dog lover and want to have your children play outside, then visit Wilcox Park for a picnic and a day of playing outside.

Waverly truly offers everything that your family can need. Great schools and a safe environment are found here. Come and check out what Waverly can offer you. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westerly? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cimalore Field
      Santo Algiere Conservation Park
      Babcock-Smith House
      Westerly Downtown Historic District
      Wilcox Park Historic District
      Wilcox Park (Arboretum)
      Wilcox Park
      Craig's Field

      Entertainment

      Alley Katz
      Babcock-Smith House Museum
      George Kent Performance Hall
      Westerly Armory
      Regal Stonington
      This Old House Westerly House
      Wizz

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Domino's
      McDonald's
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      The Wine Store
      Burger King
      Cold Stone Creamery

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Westerly? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Westerly.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westerly? The cost of living in Westerly is 121/100 - which is 8% higher than Rhode Island.
      Westerly
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Rhode Island
      112

      12% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westerly? Westerly crime rates are 1,151, which are 11% lower than Rhode Island
      Total Crime
      1,151 per 100k people

      50% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 87

      50% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Westerly? The median income in Westerly is $75,200 which is 29% higher than Rhode Island.
      Median household income
      $75,20036% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $42,47942% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Westerly a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Westerly Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Westerly home prices? Westerly home prices are $307,700 - which is 29% higher than Rhode Island
      Median home value
      $307,70067% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06312% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Westerly have good schools? The Westerly graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than Rhode Island
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Westerly a good place to live? Westerly has an overall rating of 72% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      2 total surveys

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