Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Bess Eaton
Coffee Shop
Perks & Corks
Coffee Shop
Bess Eaton
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) C-
Alley Katz
Bowling Alley
Babcock-Smith House Museum
Museum
George Kent Performance Hall
Theatre Arts
Westerly Armory
Museum
Regal Stonington
Cinema
This Old House Westerly House
Attraction
Wizz
Water Park
Food and Drink (15) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Wine Store
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dusty's
Fast Food
The Malted Barley
Bar
Flipside Pinball Bar
Bar
C.C. O'Brien's
Bar
Goodtimes
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Grey Sail taproom
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Handlebar Café
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sandy's Lighthouse
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Tower Street Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Sandy's Fine Foods
Grocery Store
McQuades market
Grocery Store
Knead Doughnuts
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & shop
Grocery Store
Parks (22) B
Cimalore Field
Park
Santo Algiere Conservation Park
Park
Babcock-Smith House
Park
Westerly Downtown Historic District
Park
Wilcox Park Historic District
Park
Wilcox Park (Arboretum)
Park
Wilcox Park
Park
Craig's Field
Park
Main Street Historic District
Park
Rooney Park
Park
Donahue Park
Park
Margin Street Knoll
Park
"Bushel" Sposato Park
Park
Kimball Park
Park
Rotary park Playground
Playground
Rotary Park
Park
Newton Swamp Management Area
Park
Pawcatuck River State Wildlife Management Area
Park
Woody Hill State Management Area
Park
Atlantic Beach Amusement Park
Park
Woody Hill Management Area
Park
Westerly Town Beach
Park
Pawcatuck Little League
Park
Crandall Field
Park
Barn Island Hunting Area
Park
Shops (17) D-
Family Dollar
Discount Store
B.W. Burdette & Son Hardware
Home Improvement
RadioShack
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
JCPenney
Department Store
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Hallmark
Gift Shop
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Pet Sense
Pets
Dollar General
Discount Store
Ocean State Job Lot
Discount Store
Cumberland Farms
Convenience Store
Brumble Bikes
Bicycle
The Beach Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Westerly.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations F
Grove and Wilcox
Bus Stop
High and Grove
Bus Stop
Westerly Town Hall
Bus Stop
Westerly Train Station
Bus Stop
Westerly
Transit Station
Route 3 and Millrose
Bus Stop
Route 3 and Route 216
Bus Stop
Route 3 and Maxson Hill
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Westerly is 121/100 - which is 8% higher than Rhode Island.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B
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crime A+

Westerly crime rates are 955 per 100k, which is 34% lower than Rhode Island
Property Crime
887 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
68 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A-

The median income in Westerly is $75,200 - which is 29% higher than Rhode Island.
Med. Household Income
$75,200 B
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Westerly Ambulance Corps
Ambulance Station
Rhode Island Blood Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westerly Hospital
Hospital
Westerly Fire Department
Fire Station
Pawcatuck Fire Department
Fire Station
Westerly Police Department
Police
Westerly Police Department
Police
Dunns Corners Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter
Clinic
Town of Stonington Police Department
Police
Misquamicut Fire Department
Fire Station
Wequetequock Fire Department
Fire Station
Ashaway Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Westerly home prices are $307,700 - which is 29% higher than Rhode Island
Home Price
$307,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools C

The Westerly graduation rate is 85% - which is 4% higher than Rhode Island
School Test Scores
50% F
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (5) F
Bradley School - Westerly Site
State Street School
West Broad Street School
St Michael School
Pawcatuck Middle School
Westerly Middle School
West Vine Street School
Springbrook Elementary School
Dunn'S Corners School
Ashaway Elementary School
Bradford Elementary School
High Schools (2) C-
Bradley School - Westerly Site
Westerly High School
Stonington High School
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ratings B

Westerly has an overall rating of 72% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes B+
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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 34% 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 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 955, which are 34% lower than Rhode Island
      Total Crime
      955 per 100k people

      59% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 105

      59% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      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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