Fairfield County, CT relocation guide
Moving to Westport, CT
About Westport
Westport is a coastal town on Long Island Sound blending a vibrant Main Street downtown, the artsy Saugatuck river district and a deep arts heritage. Housing ranges from shoreline colonials and shingle-style homes to inland subdivisions and luxury new construction.
Home prices in Westport
The median listing price in Westport is $4,350,000.
Top places in Westport
- Compo Beach — the town's flagship Sound-front beach with playground, marina, and sunset views.
- Sherwood Island State Park — Connecticut's first state park, with beaches and marshland (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Downtown Westport / Main Street — shopping and dining along the Saugatuck River (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- Saugatuck — historic riverside neighborhood with restaurants, the train station, and a village feel.
- Westport Country Playhouse — historic professional theater.
- Levitt Pavilion — outdoor performing arts venue with free summer concerts.
- Earthplace — nature discovery center with trails and a natural history museum.
- Longshore Club Park — town golf course, marina, pool, and waterfront park.
Commuting from Westport
- Metro-North New Haven Line; two in-town stations: Westport (Saugatuck) and Green's Farms, both on the main line (per Wikipedia station pages, read September 23, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~60–75 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing ~60 min; longer with traffic).
Schools in Westport
Public schools: Westport Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Your Fairfield County connection: Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team
The Referral Shop is operated by Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team, Coldwell Banker Realty, 355 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT 06880. Doug serves buyers and sellers in Fairfield County, Connecticut — including Westport, CT.
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Westport FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Westport, CT?
The median listing price in Westport is $4,350,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) - How is the commute from Westport, CT?
Metro-North New Haven Line; two in-town stations: Westport (Saugatuck) and Green's Farms, both on the main line (per Wikipedia station pages, read September 23, 2026). - Which school district serves Westport, CT?
Westport is served by Westport Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Library
Parks & recreation
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.