Chic coastal community with a small-town feel and big-city convenience
Nestled directly in between New York City and New Haven, the community of Westport is one of the most desirable and affluent locations in Connecticut. With deep links to the past and a promise of a prosperous future, this one-of-a-kind community has been attracting young professionals and families from across the Northeast for generations.
Incorporated in 1835, the town became a hub for shipping and onion growing, and it remained a predominantly industrial area until the 20th century. In the early 1900s, numerous artists, writers, and musicians made Westport their home, taking advantage of the community’s beautiful local scenery and proximity to Manhattan. Today, Westport is an upscale residential neighborhood with an engaged community passionate about preserving the local culture, natural landscape, and history.
Westport offers its residents numerous advantages, and it has become an ideal location for many in the area. Over 75% of the population holds bachelor’s degrees or higher, and many residents work in white-collar professional positions, often at the executive or managerial level. As a result, the average annual household income for Westport is nearly four times the national average, with homes in the area being valued at well over $1 million.
Residents enjoy living in this affluent community filled with high-end boutique shops, exceptional eateries, world-class entertainment, and numerous recreational activities. Westport is filled with beautiful parks, farms, and green spaces residents can visit throughout the year. Sacred Heart University also offers an array of high-quality concerts, performances, and events that residents are more than welcome to attend.
Westport’s dining scene is certainly one of the best in Connecticut, with numerous highly-rated and award-winning restaurants right in town. The Spotted Horse Tavern is definitely a local favorite, serving their own unique take on New American cuisine with dishes like crispy brussel sprouts, meatball spring rolls, sesame crusted Ahi tuna tacos, and pan-seared diver scallops. Their outstanding hand-crafted cocktails are some of the best in the area, giving a fun New England spin to classic cocktails, as well as new creations that guests absolutely adore.
The Black Duck Cafe has been a Westport staple for over 40 years. Their classic comfort food menu includes delightful dishes such as crab cakes, stuffed clams, lobster rolls, and mouthwatering barbeque ribs.
When residents are looking for an elegant experience, they head to Via Sforza. This exceptional Italian restaurant offers the most exquisite setting, a world-class wine list, and an elevated menu with dishes like fresh local mussels in white wine, grilled lamb chops with broccoli rabe, and risotto Adriatico.
Westport shopping is as upscale and high-class as the rest of the community, with luxury boutiques and international brand name stores such as Tiffany & Co. found throughout the neighborhood.
While both New York City and New Haven are just short drives outside of Westport, the area itself is filled with more than enough entertainment venues and recreational activities for residents to partake in without going far from home. Compo Beach is one of the area’s more popular parks. Not only does it offer beautiful sandy shores right along the Long Island Sound coastline, but it also has a stunning boardwalk, pavilion, concession stand, sand volleyball courts, and a wooden play area for children.
Sherwood Island State Park is not only Connecticut’s first state park, but it’s also considered one of the very best and beloved by Westport residents. Not only does the park offer a brilliant nature center, but it also features saltwater swimming areas, fishing, picnic areas, and field sports greens. When residents are looking to enjoy an afternoon stroll with a furry friend, they can stop by Winslow Dog Park. This park not only features large green areas for dogs to enjoy but also has walking paths, bike paths, gardens, a picnic area, and designated off-the-leash areas where your pal can run free to their heart’s content.
Longshore Golf Club has been a community highlight for years. Considered one of the best courses in Connecticut, this 18-hole municipal course offers stunning scenery, views of the Long Island Sound, and one of the most sporting greens around.
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