City profile
Westerly, RI
Washington County · Population 18,411
Westerly is a town in Washington County, RI with about 18,411 residents and a typical home value near $449,000. It is 8 miles from Mystic, CT, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$448,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,931
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
112
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.32%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.99%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 64/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Coastal flooding, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
31 mi to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 56% Democratic / 41% Republican
Community
Population
18,411
Black population
0.6%
County
Washington County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal storms
Highlights
- About 18,411 residents
- Typical home value about $449,000
- 8 miles from Mystic, CT
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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