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About Westerly
Westerly is a coastal town in the far southwestern corner of Rhode Island, on the Connecticut border, with a 2020 Census population of 23,359 (per Beacon Journal, read September 24, 2026). Its villages include downtown Westerly (a historic granite-quarrying town center), Misquamicut (beach village), Watch Hill (a resort village) and Weekapaug.
Home prices in Westerly
The median listing price in Westerly is $1,362,500.
Top places in Westerly
- Watch Hill — resort village with Bay Street boutiques, the Watch Hill Lighthouse (beacon since 1745, present structure 1856), and Ocean House, one of only 14 Forbes 15-star hotels (per Beacon Journal and onlyinyourstate.com, read September 24, 2026).
- Flying Horse Carousel — in Watch Hill since 1876/1883, one of the oldest operating carousels in the U.S. and a National Historic Landmark (per onlyinyourstate.com, read September 24, 2026).
- Napatree Point Conservation Area — 3.2-mile beach trail hike from Watch Hill (per onlyinyourstate.com, read September 24, 2026).
- Misquamicut State Beach — ocean beach with a drive-in movie theater nearby offering retro screenings by the sea (per Beacon Journal, read September 24, 2026).
- Wilcox Park — downtown green space and arboretum listed among the town's top attractions.
- Westerly Downtown Historic District — granite architecture, shops, and the United Theatre performing arts venue.
- East Beach — three-mile public barrier beach between Ninigret Pond and the ocean with views of the Watch Hill shoreline (per Beacon Journal, read September 24, 2026).
- Westerly Town Beach — town beach with Atlantic surf near the Weekapaug breachway.
Commuting from Westerly
- Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; ~35 miles via I-95).
- Westerly station serves Amtrak Northeast Regional trains to Providence and points south (per Amtrak schedules; not re-verified September 24, 2026).
Schools in Westerly
Public schools: Westerly 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.
Westerly FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Westerly, RI?
The median listing price in Westerly is $1,362,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Westerly, RI?
Approximate drive to downtown Providence: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; ~35 miles via I-95). - Which school district serves Westerly, RI?
Westerly is served by Westerly Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.