Living in Westcliffe, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westcliffe · Census data 2020–2024
Westcliffe has 419 residents with a median age of 54.4. The median household income is $53,929 (44% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $341,800, the median rent is $879/month.
Westcliffe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westcliffe at a glance
- Population
- 419
- Median age
- 54.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $53,929State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $341,800State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $879/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Westcliffe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Colorado median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westcliffe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westcliffe the median home value is $341,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,692 a month in housing costs.
Westcliffe median household income
The median household income in Westcliffe is $53,929 and the income per person is $85,373. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Westcliffe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 386
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.55
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Westcliffe has many vacation and second homes.
Westcliffe demographics
- Population
- 419
- Median age
- 54.4
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.6%
- Households
- 264
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westcliffe ›
Education in Westcliffe
30.9% of adults 25 and older in Westcliffe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westcliffe
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 45.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 26.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.9%
Westcliffe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westcliffe | 419 | $53,929 | $341,800 | $879 |
| Silver Cliff | 863 | $33,000 | $268,500 | $969 |
| Rockvale | 695 | $46,250 | $191,200 | $983 |
| Williamsburg | 770 | $50,250 | $227,000 | $1,250 |
| Coal Creek | 324 | $34,000 | $199,000 | $1,225 |
| Lincoln Park | 3,986 | $60,036 | $295,800 | $1,148 |
| Brookside | 276 | $62,813 | $357,100 | $1,364 |
| Cañon City | 17,122 | $64,787 | $316,100 | $997 |
| Florence | 3,885 | $50,262 | $249,700 | $754 |
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What is the median household income in Westcliffe, CO?
The median household income in Westcliffe is $53,929, 44% lower than 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 Westcliffe?
The median home value in Westcliffe is $341,800, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Westcliffe?
The median gross rent in Westcliffe is $879 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Westcliffe, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Colorado median.
What is the median age in Westcliffe?
The median age in Westcliffe is 54.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Westcliffe?
The average commute to work in Westcliffe is 18 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westcliffe?
The unemployment rate in Westcliffe is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westcliffe?
30.9% of adults in Westcliffe 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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