Living in Pueblo West, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pueblo West · Census data 2020–2024
Pueblo West has 35,681 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $96,810 (about the same as the Colorado median), the median home value is $397,000, the median rent is $1,345/month.
Pueblo West at a glance
- Population
- 35,681
- Median age
- 40.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $96,810State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $397,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,345/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pueblo West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Colorado median; home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in Pueblo West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pueblo West the median home value is $397,000, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,345 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,942 a month in housing costs.
Pueblo West median household income
The median household income in Pueblo West is $96,810 and the income per person is $41,444. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Pueblo West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,027
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.78
Pueblo West demographics
- Population
- 35,681
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 12,724
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pueblo West ›
Education in Pueblo West
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Pueblo West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pueblo West
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Pueblo West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo West | 35,681 | $96,810 | $397,000 | $1,345 |
| Pueblo | 111,561 | $56,664 | $247,200 | $1,082 |
| Salt Creek | 832 | $51,714 | $327,900 | $750 |
| Blende | 623 | $52,667 | $292,900 | $1,409 |
| Penrose | 4,087 | $88,109 | $308,800 | $1,321 |
| Florence | 3,885 | $50,262 | $249,700 | $754 |
| Coal Creek | 324 | $34,000 | $199,000 | $1,225 |
| Beulah Valley | 751 | $52,796 | $334,000 | — |
| Rockvale | 695 | $46,250 | $191,200 | $983 |
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What is the median household income in Pueblo West, CO?
The median household income in Pueblo West is $96,810, about the same as the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pueblo West?
The median home value in Pueblo West is $397,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Pueblo West?
The median gross rent in Pueblo West is $1,345 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Pueblo West, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Colorado median; home values 26% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Pueblo West?
The median age in Pueblo West is 40.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Pueblo West?
The average commute to work in Pueblo West is 27 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pueblo West?
The unemployment rate in Pueblo West is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pueblo West?
31.7% of adults in Pueblo West have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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