A charming and wealthy coastal town, Westport Connecticut is located on Long Island Sound in affluent Fairfield County. Semi-rural areas and privately situated homes create a tranquil, yet easily commutable location for anyone needing or wanting close proximity to New York City. Many residents utilize both train stations in town, and have the ability to get to NYC in record time.
One of the wealthiest towns in the country, this diversified and cosmopolitan town also boasts coastal beauty and rustic woodland scenery. Sherwood Island State Park is the towns 'gift' to state residents, and is one of the largest designated picnic and beach grounds in all of Fairfield County.
At the same time, the small town ambience is evident, and residents enjoy a vast array of boutique shopping in the trendy downtown shopping district, which draws a sophisticated and affluent clientele. Westport's Main Street businesses are a pleasant mix of boutiques and well known upper end stores, with newer store fronts and quaint colonial facades adorning this mini-mecca. Walk into one of the shops on Main Street and exit through the back, and you've just entered Parker Harding Plaza, with beautiful views of the Saugatuck River.
Some of the late 19th century buildings still remain here, have been restored to better than new condition, and house a variety of different businesses and shops. The library and the Levitt Pavilion are just a short walk away. The Westport Country Playhouse is closeby, too. Westport is chock full of superb cultural, recreational and educational facilities.
Local residents support the school system, and their support and involvement helps to create a very tight knit community. Westport's School system is well known throughout the area, and education has always been a priority for local government.
It has been said that Westport had literally been 'Adopted' in the 1920's by many artists and writers as a peaceful retreat for inspiration in their works. Long considered an 'artsy' type of community, this town is also home to many celebrities. A charming landscape and beautiful oceanfront scenery add to the appeal, which has made this town a favorite in Fairfield County.
Westport Connecticut
Incorporated in 1835
20 square miles
27,000 Residents
9800 Households
82% Owner Occupied
31.7% of homes built prior to 1950
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