Westerly is a city in Rhode Island state in USA with a population of 17842 residents.. The poverty rate of Westerly is 7.2%, which is 49% lower than national average. The typical household in Westerly earns $75200 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 32.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Westerly, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Westerly remained 5.5%, which is 17% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Westerly, only 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 27% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Westerly is 121, which is 21% higher than national average. Median home value in Westerly is $307700 , which is 34% higher than national average. While median income in Westerly remained $75200, which is 11% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.