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Westerly, Rhode Island houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Westerly, RI (Washington County) — Census median home value $400,200, county listing prices up about 4.7% over the past year. Market data for Westerly houses and the broader area.
Westerly, RI is in Washington County, Rhode Island — this guide covers houses in Westerly and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,528, with a median household income of $82,333. Census data puts Westerly houses at a median value of $400,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Washington County's current median listing price runs $989,000, up about 4.7% over the past year.
Market overview
Westerly housing market
Westerly is in Washington County, Rhode Island. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Westerly and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$400,200
Population (Census ACS)
18,528
Median household income
$82,333
County price trend (2025)
6.27% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Westerly market snapshot
Population
18,528
Median Household Income
$82,333
Median Home Value (city)
$400,200
Median Listing Price (Washington County)
$989,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,243/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.7%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Westerly's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $400,200. Separately, Washington County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $989,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.27% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Westerly has an estimated population of 18,528 and a median household income of $82,333, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Westerly's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are houses worth in Westerly, RI?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Westerly at $400,200. Washington County's current median listing price runs $989,000, up about 4.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Westerly, RI?
For owner-occupied houses in Westerly, Census ACS data shows a median value of $400,200. Active listing prices in Washington County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Westerly, RI?
Westerly houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Washington County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Westerly, RI?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Westerly's population at approximately 18,528.
What's the median rent in Westerly, RI?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Westerly at approximately $1,243 per month.
What is the median household income in Westerly, RI?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Westerly at approximately $82,333.
Is the Westerly housing market growing?
Washington County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.27% annual change in 2025.
Is Westerly, RI affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Westerly's median home value at about 4.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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