How long do people stay in their homes in Westerly (community), RI?
18.9% (±4.6 points) of households in Westerly (community), RI moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.9% (±4.6 points)
- Since before 2000
- 25.2%
When households in Westerly (community) moved in
| Moved in | Westerly (community) | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 15.5% (±4.1 points) | 15.7% | 18.0% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 40.5% (±5.6 points) | 37.1% | 40.0% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 15.4% (±3.5 points) | 18.0% | 15.7% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 10.6% (±3.1 points) | 13.5% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 14.6% (±3.6 points) | 13.3% | 11.8% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Westerly (community), the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Washington County (18.0%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (22.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Westerly (community)
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly (community) | — | 18.9% (±4.6 points) | — |
| Bradford | 2.4 mi | 12.5% (±17.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pawcatuck | 2.6 mi | 20.5% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ashaway | 3.9 mi | 7.9% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Stonington | 5.5 mi | 19.4% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown | 6.6 mi | 11.1% (±3.4 points) | Lower |
| North Stonington | 7.6 mi | 11.0% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Hopkinton | 7.7 mi | 11.9% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Mystic | 7.8 mi | 25.8% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ashaway, RI (7.9%), Charlestown, RI (11.1%), North Stonington, CT (11.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narragansett Pier | 25.0% (±7.3 points) |
| 2 | Westerly (community) | 18.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 3 | Kingston | 17.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 4 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | 16.3% (±4.9 points) |
| 5 | Charlestown (community) | 14.0% (±6.4 points) |
| 6 | Bradford | 12.5% (±17.5 points) |
| 7 | Hope Valley | 11.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 8 | Ashaway | 7.9% (±9.5 points) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westerly (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Westerly, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Westerly (community)
How often do people move in Westerly (community)?
18.9% of households in Westerly (community), RI moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Westerly (community) have?
25.2% of households in Westerly (community) have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westerly CDP, Rhode Island
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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Figures last updated on .
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