Compo
Neighborhood in Westport, Connecticut
Fairfield County 06880
Coastal estates and inland properties
In Compo, buyers find a mix of inland cottages and striking coastal estates. Proximity to the beach is a major appeal of the neighborhood, but there are some more wooded areas where houses come with about half an acre of land located north of Interstate 95. Smaller houses, like Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes from the mid-1900s, are priced between $800,000 and $1.4 million. Compo’s multi-million-dollar estates were built throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, and often appear in Cape Cod and colonial-inspired designs, with pristine landscaping and waterfront views. Prices for these start around $2 million and rise to around $8 million. Houses near the coast have a severe to extreme risk of flooding, according to RiskFactor, though the risk is minimal for inland properties.
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Residents spend time at Compo Beach year-round
Most of Compo’s outdoor activities revolve around the Long Island Sound. A skate park and playground accompany the sandy beach at Compo Beach, which is almost always filled with people. “Twelve months out of the year, you’ll see people on the beach,” Michaelis says. “Even in the winter, you’ll see people bundled up and walking their dogs since they’re allowed during the off-season.” Neighbors may swim at the beach or head to the Longshore Club Park, which has three swimming pools. Westport residents automatically belong to the municipal park, allowing them to golf on the 18-hole course, play tennis, take their kids to the playground, or sign up for sailing lessons through the sailing school. The slips at E.R. Strait Marina offer a convenient place for boaters to dock their watercraft after sailing around the Sound. In the winter, residents strap on ice skates to glide around the ice rink at Longshore Club.
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A top-ranked high school with career courses
Kids may begin elementary school at Green’s Farms School, which receives an A-plus rating from Niche. They can progress to Bedford Middle School, which scores an A rating. Niche ranks Staples High School as the best public high school in Connecticut and gives it an A-plus rating. Students can apply to other technical high schools in nearby cities, but Staples High School also offers courses in technology, culinary arts and performing arts.
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Community events at Compo Beach
Given that the shoreline is one of the most popular spots in town, many of Westport’s events are held at Compo Beach. The summer kick-off event in May has an obstacle course and face painting for kids, and people can order snacks from food trucks as they catch up with neighbors. “Our 4th of July event is huge," Clarke adds. "Thousands of people will come, arriving around 4 in the afternoon and staying until 11 or 12 at night." The community watches from the shore as fireworks are set off from a barge on the Long Island Sound, exploding over the water. Michaelis also notes that many philanthropic clubs will host benefits; the Westport Rotary Club organizes a lobster festival with seafood and music every September.
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Nearby commuter rails and interstate access
Residential roads are calm enough for joggers and bikers to traverse the neighborhood, but most of the area is car-dependent. I-95 goes through Compo, offering drivers a convenient route 30 miles northeast to New Haven or 54 miles southwest to New York City. However, commuters headed to Manhattan usually take the train at the Westport train station, about 2 miles from Compo. Locals can leave their cars in the park-and-ride lot and board Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven line train station. The train usually takes 60 to 80 minutes to reach Grand Central Terminal.Seafood restaurants and high-end shopping in Westport
True to its country-club atmosphere, the Westport Longshore Club has an upscale seafood restaurant called La Plage, where patrons can enjoy coastal views as they dine on oysters and lobster bisque. There aren’t any other restaurants in Compo, but there are many more on Post Road, just north of the neighborhood. Locals order brunch and sip on lattes at Terrain Café, an eatery in a plant store where the tables are surrounded by fresh greenery. For a range of sushi and noodle dishes, there’s Little Kitchen, an Asian fusion spot with a modern dining room. Grocery stores like Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market, as well as popular retail options like Free People and Pottery Barn, are also on Post Road. Westport’s downtown area, which is about 2 miles west of Compo, has higher-end stores like Anthropologie and Tiffany & Co.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Anika Charron
Anika Charron
Compass Connecticut, LLC
(857) 255-9818
59 Total Sales
1 in Compo
$950,000 Price
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Richard Higgins
Richard Higgins
Higgins Group Bedford Square
(855) 923-4476
23 Total Sales
1 in Compo
$4,550,000 Price
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Jane Jones
Jane Jones
Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
(475) 258-7083
37 Total Sales
2 in Compo
$499K - $2.5M Price Range
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Hyleri Katzenberg
Hyleri Katzenberg
Compass Connecticut, LLC
(475) 889-7112
66 Total Sales
7 in Compo
$922K - $2.9M Price Range
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Mark Gilrain
Mark Gilrain
Brown Harris Stevens
(862) 256-1028
41 Total Sales
3 in Compo
$570K - $1.4M Price Range
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Brett Lieberman
Brett Lieberman
The Riverside Realty Group
(475) 889-7388
80 Total Sales
9 in Compo
$1.6M - $6.8M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Haskin's Preserve
Westport Longshore Club Park
Compo Beach
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Compo | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Compo Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Compo, Westport sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Compo, Westport over the last 12 months is $1,305,000, down 43% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,367,000
Median Sale Price
$1,305,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,900,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$710,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
38
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-43%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$861
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
992
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,049
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,500
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
21,780
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,678
Median Age
47
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$199,647
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$201,343
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
74.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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