Living in West Mountain, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
West Mountain has 387 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $250,001 (161% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $918,700.
West Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 41.4State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $918,700State: $366,900
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 79%
Is West Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 150% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Mountain the median home value is $918,700, 176% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
West Mountain median household income
The median household income in West Mountain is $250,001 and the income per person is $79,716. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in West Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 202
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 36.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 3.00
36.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Mountain has many vacation and second homes.
West Mountain demographics
- Population
- 387
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 37.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 20.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Mountain ›
Education in West Mountain
79% of adults 25 and older in West Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 45.3%
- Drive alone
- 54.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
West Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Mountain | 387 | $250,001 | $918,700 | — |
| Mamanasco Lake | 499 | $221,250 | $940,800 | — |
| Ridgefield | 25,109 | $179,219 | $836,200 | $2,026 |
| Lakes West | 1,395 | $220,313 | $714,500 | — |
| Lakes East | 1,227 | $217,534 | $571,300 | — |
| Route 7 Gateway | 1,108 | $128,636 | $758,300 | $1,896 |
| Ridgebury | 2,060 | $216,944 | $906,900 | — |
| Topstone | 122 | $144,844 | $648,800 | — |
| Peach Lake | 1,038 | $147,083 | $513,800 | $2,157 |
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What is the median household income in West Mountain, CT?
The median household income in West Mountain is $250,001, 161% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Mountain?
The median home value in West Mountain is $918,700, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
Is West Mountain, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 161% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 150% higher than the state median; unemployment of 9.5%.
What is the median age in West Mountain?
The median age in West Mountain is 41.4 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
What is the unemployment rate in West Mountain?
The unemployment rate in West Mountain is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Mountain?
79% of adults in West Mountain 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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