What percentage of people rent in Westport, IN?
24.0% (±10.7 points) of the occupied homes in Westport, IN are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 167 renting households against 528 that own their home.
In Westport, the share of households that rent went from 38.2% in 2015–2019 to 24.0% in 2020–2024 (−14.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 24.0% (±10.7 points)
- Renting households
- 167 (±85)
Who rents and who owns in Westport
| Westport | Decatur County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 24.0% (±10.7 points) | 23.9% (±3.0 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 167 (±85) | 2,561 (±334) | 799,766 (±7,038) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 528 (±127) | 8,151 (±369) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.1 (±0.5) | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.5 (±0.4) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | — | $37,449 (±$7,343) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $63,800 (±$17,653) | $80,374 (±$8,560) | $87,459 (±$395) | $100,009 |
In Westport, the renter share is not measurably different from Decatur County (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (29.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Decatur County, Westport ranks 6 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 541 of 1,600.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Westport has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 38.2% (±7.0 points) | 24.0% (±10.7 points) | −14.2 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $804 (±$183) | $705 (±$107) | −12.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $43,182 (±$9,828) | $49,129 (±$7,462) | +13.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Westport
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | — | 24.0% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Sandcreek Township | 2.4 mi | 16.6% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Decatur County) | 3.8 mi | 5.7% (±6.5 points) | Lower |
| Columbia Township (Jennings County) | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | Lower |
| Sand Creek Township (Jennings County) | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±16.1 points) | Lower |
| Marion Township (Decatur County) | 7.5 mi | 3.6% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| Millhousen | 7.9 mi | 7.3% (±11.6 points) | Lower |
| Clifty Township | 9.1 mi | 20.6% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsville | 9.1 mi | 15.2% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson Township (Decatur County), IN (5.7%), Columbia Township (Jennings County), IN (0.0%), Sand Creek Township (Jennings County), IN (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Decatur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greensburg | 37.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 2 | Washington Township (Decatur County) | 33.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 | New Point | 30.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 4 | Clinton Township (Decatur County) | 28.7% (±38.5 points) |
| 5 | St. Paul | 25.7% (±10.2 points) |
| 6 | Westport | 24.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Clay Township (Decatur County) | 16.6% (±14.0 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Sandcreek Township | 16.6% (±7.5 points) |
| 9 | Adams Township (Decatur County) | 16.5% (±9.1 points) |
| 10 | Saltcreek Township | 8.6% (±6.0 points) |
| 11 | Fugit Township | 7.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 12 | Millhousen | 7.3% (±11.6 points) |
Showing 12 of 14 places in Decatur County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Westport
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Westport, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Westport beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Westport, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Westport
How many renters are there in Westport?
Westport has an estimated 167 (±85) renting households, 24.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Westport?
In Westport, the share of households that rent went from 38.2% in 2015–2019 to 24.0% in 2020–2024 (−14.2 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Westport?
A renting household in Westport has 2.1 people on average, against 2.5 in an owned home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Indiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Westport town, Indiana (place:83276, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Westport at a glance
- Median rent in Westport
- Income and affordability in Westport
- Home values in Westport
- Homeowner costs in Westport
- Property taxes in Westport
- Types of homes in Westport
- Bedrooms in Westport
- Age of homes in Westport
- Heating fuel in Westport
- Commute and cars in Westport
- Population growth in Westport
- How long people stay in Westport
- Indiana landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Decatur County
- Indiana places ranked by share of renters
- Housing data for every place in Indiana