Jobs & Economy in Westerly
Westerly's economy runs on a real, genuine dual identity: a year-round anchor in Westerly Hospital, alongside a substantial seasonal tourism economy around Misquamicut and Watch Hill.
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Learn moreWesterly Hospital anchors year-round employment
Westerly Hospital, one of Rhode Island's largest private-sector employers, has served southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut for more than 90 years.
A real, substantial seasonal tourism economy
Misquamicut's beach corridor draws hundreds of thousands of seasonal visitors, and Watch Hill anchors a real luxury/second-home economy that meaningfully shapes Westerly's overall identity.
A real Amtrak rail-hub advantage
Westerly station's Amtrak Northeast Regional service is a real, distinctive regional-transportation asset among this project's Rhode Island Tier A markets.
Key takeaways
- Westerly Hospital anchors a real, substantial year-round employment base.
- Misquamicut and Watch Hill anchor a real, substantial seasonal tourism and second-home economy.
- Westerly station's Amtrak service is a distinctive regional-transportation asset.
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