Westerly, Rhode Island · ZIP 02891

Westerly — ZIP 02891

Westerly (02891) scores 64/100 — Fair for Rhode Island. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $638K.

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share4%

Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency37%

Avg reading proficiency46%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$638K

Median rent$2,000/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$638K

Median Rent

$2,000/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

619

Violent Crime

Property Crime

570

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Washington County, Rhode Island (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
State Street School	KG–04	212	47%	52%
Dunn's Corners School	KG–04	264	42%	52%
Westerly High School	09–12	650	37%	57%
Springbrook Elementary School	KG–04	243	32%	27%
Westerly Middle School	05–08	639	27%	40%
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P	PK–PK	87	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

21,698

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

53.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02891 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 02891 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02891 is approximately $638K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 02891 in Westerly has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.