Town of
Westport
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-636-1003
Town Administrator:
James HartnettSelect Board:
Richard Brewer
Craig Dutra
Steven Ouellette
Shana Shufelt
Manuel Soares
Annual Town Meeting:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday
Municipal Election:
April 9, 2024April, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 16,359 | |
| Population Density | 328 | |
| Registered Voters | 13,740 | |
| Income Per Capita | $49,149 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $264,436 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $454,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,202 | |
| Total Households | 6,775 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $8.16 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $8.16 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $44,424,442 | |
| Total Expenditures | $47,110,459 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $36,517,307 | |
| State Aid | $7,670,317 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,405,100 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,002 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Incorporated in 1787, the town of Westport is a scenic Coastal Agricultural Resource Community. Known for its beautiful beaches, historic villages and agricultural land, Westport offers opportunity and enjoyment to its year-round and summer residents.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,787 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 49.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 162.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Michael Rodrigues
Mass. House
Paul Schmid, III