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Is North Westport, MA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8345% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,457about $7,871/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$411,30024% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most homes (79.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,360 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 38 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Westport
$1,834
The Pinehills
$3,110
Bellingham
$2,217
Bliss Corner
$1,697
Marshfield
$2,489
Adams
$1,023
Hingham
$1,326

How much do households earn in North Westport?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
16.6%
$50k–100k
39.4%
$100k–150k
19.4%
$150k+
15.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is North Westport overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Westport, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Westport

🏛️ Property tax$2,806a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Westport

Commute to work23.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home79.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Westport?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,020 a month less.

Renting
$1,834
Owning
$2,854

Owning assumes a typical $411,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Westport, MA?

Renting in North Westport costs a median of about $1,834 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in North Westport?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,360 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Westport cheap or expensive?

North Westport is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $94,457. It ranks 38th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Westport?

The median homeowner in North Westport pays $2,806 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is North Westport more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in North Westport?

The median home value in North Westport is $411,300, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,289 people live in North Westport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.