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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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