Northeast

Westport

Fairfield County, CT

Population

27,232

Walk Score

73 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$2,143

Median home value

$1,207,700

Established

1835

Westport is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Located in the Gold Coast along the Long Island Sound, it is 48 miles (77 km) northeast of New York City and is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Bridge Street Historic District · listed 2018
  • Compo-Owenoke Historic District · listed 1991
  • Kings Highway North Historic District · listed 1998
  • Mill Cove Historic District · listed 1991
  • National Hall Historic District · listed 1984
  • Westport Center Historic District · listed 2016

Notable landmarks

  • Allen House, The · listed 2010
  • Beachside Avenue Bridge
  • Bradley-Wheeler House · listed 1984
  • Godillot Place · listed 1977
  • Green Farms School · listed 1991
  • Saugatuck River Bridge · listed 1987
  • Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge
  • Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge · listed 1987
  • Shambaugh House · listed 1999
  • Sturges-Wright House · listed 2015
  • Town Hall · listed 1982
  • United States Post Office, Westport, Connecticut · listed 2012
  • Westport Bank and Trust Company · listed 2006

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