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Life on the water and a tourism-based economy define Westport
Westport is a small coastal community on a peninsula that juts out between the Pacific Ocean and Washington's Grays Harbor. As such, the ocean is crucial to Westport's identity. The town's marina is one of the biggest coastal marinas in the state, with room for more than 500 recreational and commercial vessels; commercial fishing boats depart from the marina each morning, and professionals guide sport fishers and tourists into waters well known among the fishing community. Others visit for the area's beaches and clamming spots. Tourism is central to the area’s economy, and hospitality is ingrained into its culture. “There’s a community feel, and people feel at home right away,” says Kailey Blake, office manager for the Spivey Realty Group, who was born and raised in Westport. “People are genuinely so kind here. They treat you like you’re their longtime neighbor.”
Test your luck on a charter boat and join Westports daily fishing derby.
Westport is a community oriented fishing town
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Surfing, walking and razor clamming are popular on Westport beaches
Fishing charters take anglers into the rugged Pacific Ocean in hopes of coming back with albacore tuna, salmon, halibut, rockfish or ling cod. Digging for razor clams on the sandy coastline is another popular pastime. Westport Light State Park, the community’s largest green space, has inland hiking trails and a concrete boardwalk. Sandy paths bordered by wildflowers and swaying dune grass lead to crashing waves, where surfers wait in the line-up. Outdoor showers accommodate those who venture into the water, while walking, storm watching and beachcombing are popular activities on the shore. Inland, the Harriett Dorland Municipal Park, also known as Westport City Park, has a tennis court, a basketball court and a playground.
Head to Westpoint Light State Park for a day of sunshine and playing in the waves.
Enjoy peak costal living with daily caught fresh seafood, charter fishing, and time on the water.
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Catch of the day at Bennett’s Fish Shack and Merino’s Seafood Market
With its active fishing industry, seafood dominates the Westport dining scene. Bennett’s Fish Shack serves freshly caught, hand-breaded fish and chips in a cozy setting with views of the marina. A Dungeness crab cocktail, oyster shooters and Pacific Northwest microbrews are on the menu as well. Aloha Alabama BBQ uses applewood or kiawe wood to smoke Southern-style meats, paired with classic sides like baked beans and cole slaw, or paired with sides that have a Hawaiian twist, such as steamed rice or mac salad. Merino’s Seafood Market sells canned, smoked and wild-caught fish from local fishing vessels. Most of Westport’s businesses face the boat docks. “The marina is where all the shops are. That’s where the taffy and the ice cream are,” Blake says. “There’s a beautiful boardwalk going from the docks to the viewing tower, and it’s my favorite place to walk.” Shop'n Kart is the area’s only grocery store.
Stop into Bennets Fish Shack in Wesport for some phenomenal fried fish.
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Coastal cottages from the 1900s and million-dollar waterfront homes
Ranch-style homes and coastal cottages built from 1910 onward sit on gravel roads and driveways, with towering pine trees in between. New builds are common throughout Westport as well, though they mimic the Craftsman architecture of the neighborhood’s older homes. Both new and older homes range between $250,000 and $600,000, depending on their lot size. Some properties have a third of an acre, and many have decks and other outdoor living spaces. Homes directly on the coastline fetch between $1 million and $1.65 million, often with monthly HOA fees. Homes on the eastern, bay side of Westport are at an increased risk of flooding.
Large and Impressive Westport beach homes are down private streets leading to the water.
The interior parts of Westport are populated by quaint ranch homes on calm streets.
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Westport’s crab derby, race and feed, and Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze
Every April, a trifecta of seafood-centered events transpires at the city’s boat basin. Participants wrangle Dungeness crab for monetary prizes during the crab derby, while some crabbers pit their catch against other crustaceans in a race. The accompanying crab feed is a chance for everyone to enjoy one of the region’s delicacies. Rusty Scuppers Pirate Daze is another popular festival, featuring live entertainment, historical reenactors and lots of swashbuckler costumes at the Westport Marina at the end of every June.
Career and technical education at Ocosta Junior/Senior High School
Public school students in Westport are part of the Ocosta School District. Ocosta Elementary School and Ocosta Junior Senior High School share a campus, both earning C-plus grades from Niche. The district offers almost 20 Advanced Placement classes — including AP Computer Science Principles, AP Microeconomics and AP African American Studies — and career and technical education courses in computer programming, robotics, culinary arts and other disciplines. Ocosta Junior Senior High School is also part of the Twin Harbors Skills Center consortium, which prepares teenagers for employment in industries like automotive technology, medicine, electrical engineering, criminal justice and others.
Ocosta Elementary School serves kids in the area.
Teens in the area attend Ocosta Junior/Senior High School.
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Convenient transportation to Aberdeen and Grayland
North Montesano Street and South Forrest Street both make up different sections of Washington state Route 105, which traces the shoreline of the peninsula and leads to the communities of Aberdeen to the east and Raymond to the south. Aberdeen is home to the Grays Harbor Community Hospital — the closest medical center — which is about 25 miles away. The Westport-Grayland bus picks up passengers in Westport and takes them to Grayland, Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Fare is free through 2025, and the service is operated by Grays Harbor Transit. The nearest airport, the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, is about 120 miles away.
Locals have access to the Grays Harbor Transit System.
Enjoy access to all of Aberdeen's amenities.
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On average, homes in Westport, WA sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Westport, WA over the last 12 months is $357,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Miles of beachfront on the Pacific Ocean, pathways through coastal sand dunes and the endless horizon from the top of a lighthouse. This is Cohassett Beach, a small community of a few hundred people on the coast of Washington state. Cohassett Beach is better known as part of Westport, a small town oriented around the shore from scenic state parks to homes walkable to the ocean. “Westport has the jetty and the waves for surfing,” says broker Jennifer Custer who works with Windermere Real Estate Westport and has over a decade of experience in the area. It also has a waterside retail hub next to a marina, where people can dine while watching boats floating on the South Bay of Grays Harbor. Cohassett Beach residents experience a coastal lifestyle about 20 miles west of Aberdeen and 70 miles from Olympia.
The most popular recreation space in the area, Westport Light State Park has a walking trail through grassy sand dunes that leads to an open beach. It also features the Grays Harbor Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the state, ideal for scenic aerial views of the ocean and the town. Fisherman often visit the Westport Jetty, where visitors should be careful on the rocky surface, especially slippery in the rain. Twin Harbors State Park is more of a tourist destination, with campsites for RVs and cabins. “The Twin Harbor location is more woodsy, and you walk to the beach from there. A lot of families from Seattle and all over the state come to camp at the beach,” Custer says. Visitors with four-wheel drives can drive and park on the beach.
South of the main part of Westport, Cohassett Beach homes rest on small yards often divided by tall evergreen trees for extra privacy. These houses tend to be bungalows, manufactured houses and midcentury ranch-style homes. The driveways are usually large, with room for RVs and boats as well as cars. In the Cohassett Beach South neighborhood, a gated community with a boardwalk, there are about 30 beachfront homes within walking distance of the ocean. The homes here are often larger, contemporary builds, sometimes on lots over an acre in size. Ranch-style homes range from $500,000 to $650,000, while houses with ocean views range from $700,000 to $1 million.
Westhaven Drive, located on the Westport Marina, is the largest retail and restaurant hub in the area. It offers a walkable street of quaint shops and restaurants on the water, including Bennett’s Fish Shack. The seafood restaurant serves classics like fish and chips with deck views of the docks and boats. The corridor is also home to Westport Maritime Museum, where visitors can learn about local history and see whale skeleton exhibits. Another retail spot is on the corner of West Ocean Avenue and South Montesano Street. A well-known locals’ haunt, Pine Tree Bar & Grill booms with audience cheers on both karaoke and live music nights. The eatery serves burgers in a dimly lit pub with a pool table and a dog-friendly patio. Those looking for produce and other groceries can stop by the Shop 'n Kart.
The Westport/Grayland Chamber of Commerce hosts frequent community events. At the 22nd Annual Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze, a band of pirates take over Westport for a weekend of dancing, eating and shopping — the town like the set of a “Pirates of the Caribbean” film with many attendees dressed in swashbuckling attire. Local artists can show off and sell their work at the South Beach Art Gallery & Clay Studio. Located at Westport Marina, the Booming Bay Fireworks Display celebrates July 4th with a dazzling show reflected in the waters of Westhaven Cove.
The community is served by the Ocosta School District, which earns a C-plus grade according to Niche. Ocosta Elementary School also has a C-plus rating. Ocosta Junior/Senior High School serves middle through high school levels and has a C-plus rating. The school offers courses from financial algebra, which factors math into real world spending, to Photo II, where students can learn how to use photo editing software.
Cohassett Beach is a car-dependent community. It's located about 70 miles from Olympia via State Route 8. About 20 miles from Aberdeen, residents can get to the town center via State Route 105. Those who prefer public transit can catch a Grays Harbor Transit bus. For a nearby hospital, Harbor Regional Health Emergency Department is 20 miles away in Aberdeen. The Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is about 120 miles away.
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
1,514
Median Age
47
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
28.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,543
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$67,827
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.5%
College Graduates
15.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
% Population in Labor Force
51.7%
Below the national average
64.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
69''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
67°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
4/ 100
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