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Is Westport, NC expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6377% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$142,263about $11,855/month · 63% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$580,00074% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.7 minutes each way. Most homes (96.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,480 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 99 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Westport
$1,637
Barbecue
$1,455
Northchase
$1,995
Walkertown
$1,451
Hamlet
$673
Locust
$942
Stokesdale
$1,526

How much do households earn in Westport?

Under $25k
5.4%
$25k–50k
8.6%
$50k–100k
30.5%
$100k–150k
17.2%
$150k+
37.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 54.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Westport overall?

Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).

Housing
81
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
89
Other services
98
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Westport

🏛️ Property tax$3,606a year · 0.62% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Westport

Commute to work38.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree45.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home96.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line2.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westport?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,387 a month less.

Renting
$1,637
Owning
$4,024

Owning assumes a typical $580,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Westport, NC?

Renting in Westport costs a median of about $1,637 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,480 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Westport cheap or expensive?

Westport is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.8% of the typical household income of $142,263. It ranks 99th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Westport?

The median homeowner in Westport pays $3,606 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.

Is Westport more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Westport?

The median home value in Westport is $580,000, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,915 people live in Westport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.