Westerly
| State |  Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area Code | +1 401 |
| County Seat | South Kingstown |
| Area | 194 km² |
| Water area | 2 km² |
| Population | 18,423 |
| Population Density | 95 inhabitants per km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| FIPS | 4476820 |
| GNIS-ID | 1217643 |
| Place type | Census-designated place |
| Founded | 1669 |
| Coordinates | ♁41° 22′ N, 71° 48′ W |
| Latitude | 41.373301 |
| Longitude | -71.806783 |
Westerly is located in the Washington County in Rhode Island. Currently, 2 postal codes and 1 area codes are stored for the location. The population is 18,423 on an area of 194 km². The first table summarizes the key location data, followed by the map, districts, neighboring locations, and further links to State and County.
Regional statistics
Rent
Home value
Homeownership
Vacancy
Household income
Poverty rate
Jobs
Academics
Commute
Home office
Median age
Rent price development
YoY $ · +1.37 % · ⌀ 1,260 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø monthly rent by apartment size (2026)
Benchmark rent including utilities in Westerly-Hopkinton-New Shoreham, RI, as recorded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
| Apartment | Ø rent per month |
|---|---|
| 1-room apartment | 1,353 $ |
| 2-room apartment | 1,362 $ |
| 3-room apartment | 1,721 $ |
| 4-room apartment | 2,146 $ |
| 5-room apartment | 2,326 $ |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fair Market Rents 2026
Median home value
YoY $ · +12.14 % · 448,800 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Homeownership rate
YoY % · -0.81 % · 71.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Vacancy rate
YoY % · +1.64 % · 8.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median household income
YoY $ · +15.64 % · 95,207 $
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Poverty rate
YoY % · -4.00 % · 5.7 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Jobs
YoY -1.01 % · 7,351
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (LEHD LODES)
Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 years and over)
YoY % · +14.11 % · 43.3 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Ø commute
YoY min · -6.68 % · 22.9 min
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Share working from home
YoY % · +42.75 % · 10.4 %
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Median age
YoY Years · -5.79 % · 50.4 Years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS)
Map of Westerly
The map shows the position of Westerly based on the stored coordinates.
Districts of Westerly
The table shows the recorded districts of Westerly and assigns the stored postal code to each entry.
Nearby locations
The table lists neighboring places around Westerly and shows the stored distance.
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Bradford | 4 km |
| Pawcatuck | 4 km |
| Weekapaug | 5 km |
| Ashaway | 6 km |
| Misquamicut | 6 km |
| Watch Hill | 7 km |
| Quonochontaug | 9 km |
| Stonington | 9 km |
| Stonington | 9 km |
| Charlestown | 11 km |
| Hopkinton | 11 km |
Localities in Washington County
The selection shows larger places from the surrounding area of Westerly and facilitates direct switching to neighboring location pages.
