Living in West Pleasant View, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pleasant View · Census data 2020–2024
West Pleasant View has 5,051 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $95,817 (about the same as the Colorado median), the median home value is $489,400, the median rent is $1,966/month.
West Pleasant View at a glance
- Population
- 5,051
- Median age
- 34.7State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $95,817State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $489,400State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,966/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is West Pleasant View a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Colorado median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Pleasant View
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pleasant View the median home value is $489,400, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,966 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,885 a month in housing costs.
West Pleasant View median household income
The median household income in West Pleasant View is $95,817 and the income per person is $36,072. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in West Pleasant View: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,832
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.61
West Pleasant View demographics
- Population
- 5,051
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 8.3%
- Households
- 1,737
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pleasant View ›
Education in West Pleasant View
29.2% of adults 25 and older in West Pleasant View have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pleasant View
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
West Pleasant View vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pleasant View | 5,051 | $95,817 | $489,400 | $1,966 |
| Applewood | 8,350 | $130,545 | $785,900 | $2,211 |
| East Pleasant View | 832 | $106,920 | $485,700 | — |
| Golden | 20,417 | $98,582 | $837,700 | $1,953 |
| Lakewood | 156,583 | $89,792 | $574,400 | $1,806 |
| Fairmount | 9,902 | $163,600 | $827,600 | $2,679 |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,070 | $90,564 | $623,000 | $1,579 |
| Genesee | 3,778 | $186,667 | $1,032,700 | $2,819 |
| Edgewater | 4,932 | $76,591 | $636,900 | $1,652 |
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What is the median household income in West Pleasant View, CO?
The median household income in West Pleasant View is $95,817, 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 West Pleasant View?
The median home value in West Pleasant View is $489,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in West Pleasant View?
The median gross rent in West Pleasant View is $1,966 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is West Pleasant View, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Colorado median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
What is the median age in West Pleasant View?
The median age in West Pleasant View is 34.7 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in West Pleasant View?
The average commute to work in West Pleasant View is 19 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pleasant View?
The unemployment rate in West Pleasant View is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pleasant View?
29.2% of adults in West Pleasant View 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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