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Westport, North Carolina lies between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Norman in scenic Lincoln County. According to the 2000 Census, a population of 2,006 resides within the 3.1 square miles that comprise Westport.
Westport boasts a thriving local economy with unemployment rates significantly below the NC average. Careers in the fields of administration, education, health services and manufacturing make up the majority of Westport’s employment base. At more than $81,000 annually, Westport’s median household income is well above the state and national average.
While primarily a rural area, Westport’s proximity to nearby cities, its fabulous quality of life and combination of local and state business incentives make it the ideal site for successful business practices. Westport is 20 miles from Charlotte and nearly 60 miles from Winston-Salem. Residents that commute to nearby cities for employment have an average commute time of 36 minutes each way.
Westport residents have access to quality public and private schools at all levels of education. Several higher learning facilities exist within a reasonable driving distance of Westport. These include Gaston College, Lenoir Rhyne in Hickory, Queens University in Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and York Technical College, also in Rock Hill. In Westport’s population of individuals over 25 years old, nearly 13% have a graduate or professional degree and 48% have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Residents in the Piedmont region of NC are privy to a mild climate, with minimal snowfall in winter and year round temperatures that average between 43 and 70 degrees. This inviting climate affords year round participation of NC’s wealth of recreational activities. Lincoln County’s pastoral nature presents the perfect setting for camping, biking, fishing, golfing and hiking.
Lovely Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in North Carolina, is just outside of Westport. Its 520 miles of shoreline adds a wealth of water-related recreational activities to Westport’s repertoire. In addition, NASCAR racing, professional sporting events and numerous opportunities for shopping are nearby.
Westport, North Carolina exemplifies small town America at its finest. With the electrifying energy of the cities nearby, Westport truly has the best of both worlds within easy reach.
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