Westport is a town in Fairfield County, in the Bridgeport-Stamford metro area.
Just one hour from Manhattan, Westport began its second renaissance when the era of mills and farms ended. Famous writers, artists and theater people set the pace. Seeking a retreat from the noise and bright lights of New York, they found another world just "up the mainline" (railroad) into Connecticut. Here by the seacoast and the green woods was an escape. The images of the town defined a lifestyle, invented a new vocabulary and forever fixed Westport in the American imagination.
Situated on the shores of the Long Island Sound and the Saugatuck River, Westport has a resort feel with beautiful beaches and its crown jewel, Longshore Country Club. All Westport residents are members of Longshore, with its eighteen-hole golf course, three swimming pools, tennis courts, sailing school and seasonal ice-skating rink. The Parks and Recreation Department has an extensive program including soccer, tennis, basketball, and summer activities. Boating enthusiasts attracted to the Long Island Sound use Westport’s marinas and private yachting clubs as an attractive home base. Equestrians enjoy Westport’s Fairfield County Hunt Club while bikers and runners will find many races and events sponsored here.
Westport’s creative arts community influences the town’s sophisticated cosmopolitan atmosphere. Along with its appealing combination of seashore, and country charm, Westport, which includes Saugatuck, offers a diversity of cultural and recreational pursuits that include several theaters, a nature center, expansive library, museums, public and private clubs and an array of outdoor activities and seasonal events.
The Town of Westport recognizes the importance of recreation in the overall quality of life of its residents, and our parks, athletic facilities, and recreation programs are designed to enhance that quality of life. The Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing the best recreation facilities and programs to meet the needs of the residents of Westport.
The Westport school system is highly regarded. All of the public schools have been renovated or newly built. Westport now has five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $1,030,000
Demographics
Population 26,615. people. Westport cover 20.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 50 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 06880 - Area code: 203
Weather
Westport, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 18.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Westport is 48.38 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is September with an average rainfall of 4.54 Inches.
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