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Lakes West, CT
Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region · Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro
Lakes West is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 1,308. Residents earn $244,286 per year, which is 225% above the national average.
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
1,308
Population
976/sq mi density
$244,286
Median Income
$90,383 per capita
$693,200
Home Value
$953,119 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
4
Violent Crime/100K
257 property/100K
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$244,286 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$693,200 home value
C+
Safety
2.8 / 5.0
4 violent crimes/100K (99% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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Median Income
$244,286
225% higher than US avg
Home Value
$693,200
146% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
4/100K
99% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
80.2%
138% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
21.0%
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment
4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Lakes West Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,308
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density976/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A+Median Income$244,286
Per Capita$90,383
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Commute40 min
Housing
A+Home Value$693,200
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$953,119
Housing Units431
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
C+Violent4/100K
Property257/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Uninsured5.2%
Smoking5.9%
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease3.5%
Climate
Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Education
A+Bachelor's+80.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+44.8%
School Score6.10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations7
Libraries29
Is Lakes West a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Lakes West receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Lakes West stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Lakes West is $244,286, which is significantly higher than the national average / 225% above $75,149. This places Lakes West among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Lakes West is $693,200, making it a premium housing market at 146% above the U.S. median of $281,900. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Safety & Crime
Lakes West is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 4 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 257 per 100,000, 87% below the national average.
Education
Lakes West is a highly educated community / 80.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Climate & Weather
Lakes West experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Lakes West has a population of 1,308 with a density of 976 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.6% female and 55.4% male. The city is predominantly White (86.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 83.7% of residents, while 16.3% speak Spanish. 3.3% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 8.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.
Population
1,308
Total Population
976
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Lakes West vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Lakes West vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Lakes West is $244,286, which is 225% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $90,383 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $2,482, 73% higher than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 34.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).
Income: Lakes West vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $244,286 |
| 225% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $90,383 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,482 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $242,927 |
| Gini Index | 0.546 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,324 |
| County GDP | $76,344M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Healthcare | 2,172 |
| Retail | 2,360 |
| Manufacturing | 493 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 103.60 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.27% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 39.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.5% |
| Public Transit | 3.5% |
| Work from Home | 34.3% |
Walkability
The median home value in Lakes West is $693,200, 146% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $953,119, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.2% of their list price. Fair market rent ranges from $1,590 for a one-bedroom to $1,955 for a two-bedroom apartment. 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 431 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1965. The average annual property tax is $15,715 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $693,200 |
| 146% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $953,119 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| $/Sq Ft | $355 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
Rental Costs
| Rent Burden | 30.6% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 100.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 0.0% |
| Housing Units | 431 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,715 |
| 349% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.27% |
In Lakes West, 21.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 3.5% of residents, below the national average. 21.8% have high blood pressure. 5.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 20.1% report binge drinking. 14.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 18.7% report depression. 13.2% experience frequent mental distress. 5.2% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). 96.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
Health Metrics: Lakes West vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 21.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 5.9% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 8.0% |
| Short Sleep | 30.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Uninsured | 5.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Mental Health | 1:232 |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Dental Visits | 79.5% |
Food & Exercise
| Exercise Access | 96.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
Lakes West has a violent crime rate of 4 per 100,000 residents, 99% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 257 per 100,000, 87% below the U.S. average. Overall, Lakes West receives a safety grade of C+.
Crime Rates: Lakes West vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 4.0/100K |
| 99% below US avg | |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 257.0/100K |
| 87% below US avg |
Traffic Safety
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.8 / 5.0 |
Lakes West experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 976/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3363°N, 73.5119°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 69 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Lakes West has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.2").
Lakes West is located in Western Connecticut Planning Region County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 80.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 138% above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 44.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 58.8% of the vote, a 19.1-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet access (above the 90.0% national rate). The area has 7 EV charging stations. There are 29 public libraries serving the community. 2,172 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 55.5% of workers drive alone to work, while 3.5% use public transit.
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 19.1 points
Safety & Disasters
| Avg Accident Severity | 0.0 / 4.0 |
C+
Safety Grade (2.8/5.0)
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 80.2% |
| 138% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 44.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
A+
Education Grade (5.0/5.0)
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 976/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,172 |
| Restaurants | 1,808 |
| Retail Stores | 2,360 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 39.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.5% |
| Public Transit | 3.5% |
| Work from Home | 34.3% |
Average costs for common services in Lakes West. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $259 ($155–$414) |
| Specialist Visit | $363 ($207–$570) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $207 ($104–$363) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,279 ($829–$5,180) |
| Dental Cleaning | $135 ($78–$207) |
| Dental Filling | $259 ($155–$414) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $47 ($26–$78) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $78 ($52–$124) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Tire Rotation | $41 ($21–$78) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $622 ($414–$1,036) |
| Battery Replacement | $207 ($104–$363) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $104 ($62–$155) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $93 ($52–$145) |
| HVAC Repair | $414 ($155–$829) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,252 ($4,144–$12,432) |
| Roof Repair | $1,036 ($414–$2,072) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,324 ($5,698–$15,540) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,554 ($518–$3,626) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $15,540 ($5,180–$31,080) |
| DUI Defense | $5,180 ($2,072–$10,360) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,554 ($829–$3,108) |
| Will Preparation | $518 ($207–$1,036) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,590 ($1,036–$5,180) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Women's Haircut | $57 ($31–$104) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $155 ($78–$259) |
| Manicure | $26 ($16–$47) |
| Pedicure | $41 ($26–$67) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $83 ($52–$135) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.25 ($3.11–$5.70) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.63 ($2.59–$5.18) |
| Loaf of Bread | $3.94 ($2.59–$5.70) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.66 ($3.11–$6.73) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.70 ($4.14–$7.77) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.04 ($0.62–$1.86) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $145 ($83–$259) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$155) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$124) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $73 ($41–$104) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $67 ($31–$104) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $88 ($52–$155) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $207 ($78–$518) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,072 ($1,243–$3,626) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $73 ($31–$135) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.29–$26) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $104 ($31–$259) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $31 ($16–$78) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,243 ($622–$2,590) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,036 ($518–$2,072) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $414 ($207–$725) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $52 ($26–$104) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,036 ($414–$2,590) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $12,950 ($5,180–$31,080) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $104 ($52–$207) |
| Dog Grooming | $62 ($31–$104) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $41 ($21–$78) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $311 ($155–$518) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $207 ($104–$414) |
Top Industries in Western Connecticut Planning Region
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 44,014 | 3,297 | $78,503 | 1.07 |
| Retail Trade | 33,578 | 2,571 | $52,938 | 1.17 |
| Finance & Insurance | 25,511 | 2,940 | $447,504 | 2.19 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 24,027 | 5,810 | $174,689 | 1.20 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 23,907 | 1,894 | $36,398 | 0.92 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 15,715 | 2,380 | $96,809 | 0.93 |
| Manufacturing | 13,621 | 588 | $130,242 | 0.58 |
| Other Services | 13,058 | 3,997 | $55,504 | 1.51 |
| Information & Technology | 11,258 | 1,514 | $191,825 | 2.09 |
| Wholesale Trade | 9,943 | 2,227 | $160,134 | 0.88 |
| Construction | 9,880 | 1,898 | $85,265 | 0.66 |
| Management of Companies | 9,362 | 739 | $249,084 | 1.93 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 8,104 | 663 | $50,558 | 1.68 |
| Educational Services | 6,196 | 612 | $67,069 | 1.04 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4,857 | 416 | $94,987 | 0.40 |
| Real Estate | 4,228 | 1,119 | $128,157 | 0.95 |
| Utilities | 734 | 40 | $177,421 | 0.67 |
| Unclassified | 68 | 176 | $119,069 | 0.17 |
Radio Stations near Lakes West
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Baroque | baroque, classical | AAC 128 kbps | |
| WGNY - Fox Oldies 98.9 FM | 50s, 60s | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Folk Music Notebook | folk | MP3 256 kbps | |
| blues music fan radio | blues, blues rock | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Rewound Radio | classic rock, oldies | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 98Q | hot ac | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WKXP - 94.3 Lite FM | adult contemporary | AAC 64 kbps | |
| 100.3 The Peak | adult contemporary | AAC | |
| 102.7 The Peak (CA) | alternative | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sleepy Hollow Radio | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Faro de Gracia | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WMNR Fine Arts Radio | classical | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WXCI 91.7FM | college, college radio | MP3 96 kbps | |
| whud-fm 100.7 | — | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Q92 | adult contemporary | AAC | |
| WAPJ - Torrington Community Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Lakes West
2 campgrounds found near Lakes West.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA | 4.9/5 | 5 | $75–$135 |
| NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS | 4.3/5 | 2 | $100 |
National Parks Near Lakes West
205 national parks and monuments found near Lakes West.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Above All State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| African Burial Ground National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Alfred E. Smith/Sunken Meadow State Park | State Park | Free |
| American Shakespeare State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bash Bish Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayswater Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bear Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Beardsley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Belmont Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bethpage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Black Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blauvelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blow Hole State Park | State Park | Free |
| Braen-Stone Industries Inc. | State Park | Free |
| Brentwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bristol Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Broad Channel American Park | State Park | Free |
| Brookhaven State Park | State Park | Free |
| Browns Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Buck Mountain | State Park | Free |
| Burr Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| C.M. Gardner State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Campbell Falls State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Captree State Park | State Park | Free |
| Captree/Robert Moses State Park | State Park | Free |
| Castle Clinton National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Charles Island | State Park | Free |
| Cheesequake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Chicopee Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cold Spring Harbor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Connecticut River Greenway State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dennis Hill State Park | State Park | Free |
| Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park | State Park | Free |
| Dinosaur State Park | State Park | Free |
| Division of Parks and Forestry Park | State Park | Free |
| Dockside State Park | State Park | Free |
| Donald J. Trump State Park | State Park | Free |
| East Mountain State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Edison State Park | State Park | Free |
| Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Free |
| Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farm River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farmington Canal Line State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Farny State Park | State Park | Free |
| FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park | State Park | Free |
| Federal Hall National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Federal Land | State Park | Free |
| Field Of Dreams Park | State Park | Free |
| Fire Island National Seashore | National Seashore | Free |
| Fountain Pond Park | State Park | Free |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese Preserve State Park | State Park | Free |
| Franny Reese State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gantry Plaza State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gateway National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | Free |
| General Grant National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| George C. Waldo State Park | State Park | Free |
| George D. Seymour State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Gilgo State Park | State Park | Free |
| Goose Pond Mountain | State Park | Free |
| Governors Island National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Greenwood Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Island State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Haddam Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hamilton Grange National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Hammonasset Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hampton Ponds State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum | State Park | Free |
| Haverstraw Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Haystack Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Heckscher State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hempstead Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Higganum Reservoir State Park | State Park | Free |
| High Tor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Highland Lakes State Park | State Park | Free |
| Holyoke Heritage State Park | State Park | Free |
| Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Hook Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Horse Guard State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Housatonic Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson Highlands | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Islands State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Park | State Park | Free |
| Humaston Brook State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Hurd State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands | State Park | Free |
| IBEW - Washington's Headquarter | State Park | Free |
| Indian Well State Park | State Park | Free |
| Inland Blue Acres | State Park | Free |
| Ivy Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| J.A. Skinner State Park | State Park | Free |
| James Baird State Park | State Park | Free |
| John A. Minetto State Park | State Park | Free |
| Jones Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kent Falls State Park, Leased To Sloane-stanley M* | State Park | Free |
| Kettletown State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Lorraine State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Taghkanic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Waramaug State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lamentation Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Larkin State Park Trail | State Park | Free |
| Liberty State Park | State Park | Free |
| Long Pond Ironworks State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lovers Leap State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $30 |
| Macedonia Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Margaret Lewis Norrie State Park | State Park | Free |
| Marsha P. Johnson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Millers Pond State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Everett State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mount Holyoke Range State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Riga State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Park | State Park | Free |
| Mount Tom State Reservation | State Park | Free |
| Mt. Beacon Gateway Park | State Park | Free |
| National Parks of New York Harbor | Free | |
| New England National Scenic Trail | National Scenic Trail | Free |
| Nissequogue River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Nyack Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osbornedale State Park | State Park | Free |
| Palisades Interstate Park | State Park | Free |
| Palisades State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Penwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pigeon Swamp State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pink House Cove Ice Fishing | State Park | Free |
| Platt Hill State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Plum Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Prospect Hill | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Memorial State Park | State Park | Free |
| Putnam Park | State Park | Free |
| Pyramid Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Quiet Cove Riverfront Park | State Park | Free |
| Quinnipiac River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ringwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| RMH / Scenic Hudson Land Trust | State Park | Free |
| Roberto Clemente State Park | State Park | Free |
| Robinson State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rockefeller State Park Preserve | State Park | Free |
| Rockland Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rocky Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sagamore Hill National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Sakmann | State Park | Free |
| Scantic River State Park | State Park | Free |
| Schofield Park | State Park | Free |
| Schunnemunk State Park | State Park | Free |
| Seth Low Pierrepont State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Sherwood Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shirazi | State Park | Free |
| Shirley Chisholm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Shlt / Rodman Assemblage | State Park | Free |
| Silver Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sleeping Giant State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sojourner Truth State Park | State Park | Free |
| Soldiers and Sailors | State Park | Free |
| Southford Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Springfield Armory National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Squantz Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Statue Of Liberty National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Sterling Forest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stillwater Pond State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stonewall National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Storm King | State Park | Free |
| Stratton Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunny Brook State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sunset Rock State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Taconic State Park | State Park | Free |
| Talcott Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tallman Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Thomas Cole National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Thomas Edison National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $10 |
| Trail View State Park | State Park | Free |
| Trimountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Troy Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| unknown | State Park | Free |
| Valley Stream State Park | State Park | Free |
| Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $15 |
| Verplank Landing - Mount Gulian | State Park | Free |
| Wadhams Grove State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wadsworth Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Washington Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wawayanda State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wawayanda State Park | State Park | Free |
| Weir Farm National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| West Rock Ridge State Park | State Park | Free |
| West Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Whittemore Glen State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wildwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Windsor Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wonder Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Woodward | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Lakes West
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,450 | $197,708 |
| 2023 | 1,308 | $244,286 |
Museums in Lakes West
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC AND THE ARTS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9142325035 | $12,119,618 | |
| MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 10 N WATER ST | 2038520700 | $10,386,911 |
| STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 2038990606 | $7,951,249 | |
| RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2034382282 | $2,399,469 | |
| KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART | ART MUSEUM | 9142329555 | $1,772,257 | |
| EARTHPLACE: THE NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 10 WOODSIDE LANE | 2032277253 | $1,736,156 |
| LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM OF NORWALK | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2038389799 | $1,482,871 | |
| NORWALK SEAPORT ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2038389444 | $963,550 | |
| BARTLETT ARBORETUM & GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | $818,014 | ||
| ALDRICH CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 2034384519 | $739,083 | |
| CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2038997999 | $675,644 | |
| BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 615 OLD POST ROAD | 9142349751 | $535,567 |
| JOHN JAY HOMESTEAD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | P O BOX 148 - 400 JAY STREET | 9142328119 | $504,467 |
| WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 104 WESTON RD | 2032261804 | $458,910 |
| KEELER TAVERN MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034385485 | $394,002 | |
| KEELER TAVERN PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 132 MAIN STREET | 2034385485 | $394,002 |
| AMBLER FARM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 257 HURLBUTT ST | 2038341143 | $348,206 |
| WILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037627257 | $317,077 | |
| NEW CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2039661776 | $259,473 | |
| BEDFORD HILLS HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 321 BEDFORD RD | 9148642097 | $248,482 |
| BRADLEY-WHEELER HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 25 AVERY PL | 2032221424 | $247,807 |
| WESTPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 25 AVERY PL | 2032221424 | $247,807 |
| YOUTH MUSEUM EXHIBIT COLLABORATIVE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $198,403 | ||
| RIDGEFIELD GUILD OF ARTISTS | ART MUSEUM | 34 HALPIN LN | 2034388863 | $184,225 |
| HAMMOND MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 28 DEVEAU RD | 9146695033 | $166,380 |
| JAPANESE STROLL GARDEN | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 9146695033 | $166,380 | |
| DANBURY RAILWAY MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 120 WHITE ST | 2037788337 | $154,682 |
| NEWTOWN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | $142,891 | ||
| CONNECTICUT ANTIQUE MACHINERY ASSOCIATION | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 31 KENT-CORNWALL ROAD (RT 7) | 8609270050 | $136,410 |
| AKIN HALL ASSOCIATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 378 OLD QUAKER HILL ROAD | 8458555099 | $126,622 |
| NORTH CASTLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9142733875 | $126,233 | |
| MILITARY MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND | HISTORY MUSEUM | $114,664 | ||
| SOUTHEAST MUSUEM ASSOCIATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 8452797500 | $93,781 | |
| SHERMAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8603543083 | $91,154 | |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF QUAKER HILL AND PAWLING | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9148559316 | $86,361 | |
| HOYT-BARNUM HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033291183 | $80,381 | |
| STAMFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033291183 | $80,381 | |
| NEW MILFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6 ASPETUCK AVENUE | 8603543069 | $78,793 |
| MUSCOOT FARM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 51 NEW YORK 100 | 9148647282 | $64,012 |
| NORWALK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2 EAST WALL STREET | $58,284 | |
| NORWALK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2038460525 | $58,284 | |
| PUTNAM CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 854 US 6 | 8456211260 | $54,576 |
| HUDSON VALLEY TRUST | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 8458787071 | $49,727 | |
| HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST OF NEWTOWN | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 31 MAIN STREET | 2032708293 | $48,993 |
| DANBURY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $48,896 | ||
| BRIGADE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $47,032 | ||
| NEWTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 25 MAIN ST | 2034265937 | $43,023 |
| WEIR FARM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2035449829 | $36,912 | |
| RIDGEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2034385821 | $35,761 | |
| NEW CANAAN PRESERVATION ALLIANCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $26,780 | ||
| ARTSALIVE | ART MUSEUM | |||
| BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 40 MAIN STREET | 2037941050 | |
| BRIDGEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 165 WHISCONIER RD | 2037408140 | |
| BROOKFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 165 WHISCONIER RD | 2037408140 | |
| CARMEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY TOWN | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 40 MCALPIN AVE | 8456280500 | |
| CHARLES IVES BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2037783540 | ||
| CONNECTICUT OLMSTED HERITAGE ALLIANCE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| DANBURY MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2037435200 | ||
| DANBURY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2038268542 | ||
| DD LIVING HISTORY FARM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 8603540649 | ||
| DOUBLE-D LIVING HISTORY FARM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| EDGERTON MEMORIAL PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 39 SCOFIELDTOWN ROAD | ||
| EVERWONDER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 31 PECK'S LANE | 2033644009 | |
| GALLERY AT THE VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | ART MUSEUM | |||
| HIGHSTEAD | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 2039388809 | ||
| HISTORIC GRAND PRIX | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF EASTON | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 691 MOREHOUSE RD | 2032612090 | |
| INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF CARTOON ART | ART MUSEUM | 5613922500 | ||
| JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF GREATER STAMFORD | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| KATONAH HISTORICAL MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| KATONAH MEMORIAL PARK | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 407 FARMERS MILLS RD | 8452281776 | |
| LANDMARKS PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 8452797429 | ||
| LASDON PARK AND ARBORETUM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | ROUTE 35 | 9146822626 | |
| MARY HAWLEY SOCIETY INC NEWTOWN CT | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3125400236 | ||
| MOUNT KISCO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9146667708 | ||
| MUSEUM OF AMERICAN THEATER | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY IMPRESSIONISM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| NEW ENGLAND AUTO & TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 304 MAIN AVENUE #326 | 8606733888 | |
| NEW FAIRFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2033125679 | ||
| NEW MILFORD TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NEW POND FARM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 101 MARCHANT ROAD | 2039382117 | |
| NORTH SALEM HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 81 KEELER LANE | ||
| NORWALK MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2038660202 | ||
| NORWALK MUSEUMS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2038460525 | ||
| NORWALK PRESERVATION TR | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | P O BOX 874 | 2038537495 | |
| OLD QUARRY NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 5 MAPLE LANE | ||
| ORDER OF FIRST FAMILIES OF CONNECTICUT 1633-1662 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PATTERSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PHILIP JOHNSON GLASS HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2035949884 | ||
| POUND RIDGE NY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 255 WESTCHESTER AVE | 9147644333 | |
| REDDING HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 5302433720 | ||
| ROXBURY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| SAVAGE HILL MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| SEVEN BRIDGES FOUNDATION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 2036250396 | ||
| SOMERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 335 U S 202 | 9142774977 | |
| SOMERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 335 RTE #202 | 9142774977 | |
| STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 39 SCOFIELDTOWN RD | 2039776545 | |
| STEPPING STONES FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 62 OAK ROAD | 9142324822 | |
| TRAILSIDE NATURE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6 RESERVATION RD | 9148647322 | |
| WEST CAMPUS COMMUNITY GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | |||
| WESTMORELAND SANCTUARY | ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | 260 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD | 9146668448 | |
| WETHE CONNECTICUT PROJECT FOR THE CONSTITUTION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION |
Libraries in Lakes West
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTPORT LIBRARY | 20 JESUP ROAD | 0.0 | 409,845 | |||
| NORWALK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1 BELDEN AVE. | 0.0 | 391,671 | |||
| DANBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 170 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 375,586 | |||
| LONG RIDGE LIBRARY | 191 LONG RIDGE RD. | 0.0 | 369,250 | |||
| THE SOMERS LIBRARY | ROUTE 139 | 0.0 | 267,000 | |||
| MAHOPAC PUBLIC LIBRARY | 668 ROUTE 6 | 0.0 | 265,391 | |||
| WILTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 137 OLD RIDGEFIELD RD. | 0.0 | 260,589 | |||
| NEW CANAAN LIBRARY | 151 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 219,646 | |||
| MOUNT KISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY | 100 EAST MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 182,367 | |||
| NEW MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 24 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 168,954 | |||
| KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY | 26 BEDFORD ROAD | 0.0 | 154,064 | |||
| CYRENIUS H. BOOTH LIBRARY | 25 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 141,540 | |||
| BETHEL PUBLIC LIBRARY | 189 GREENWOOD AVE. | 0.0 | 136,270 | |||
| BROOKFIELD LIBRARY | 182 WHISCONIER ROAD | 0.0 | 98,988 | |||
| NORTH CASTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 19 WHIPPOORWILL ROAD EAST | 0.0 | 92,083 | |||
| PEQUOT LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 720 PEQUOT AVE. | 0.0 | 90,000 | |||
| BEDFORD FREE LIBRARY | VILLAGE GREEN | 0.0 | 88,600 | |||
| NEW FAIRFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2 BRUSH HILL RD. | 0.0 | 87,389 | |||
| KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY | 17 SYBILS CROSSING | 0.0 | 84,705 | |||
| MARK TWAIN LIBRARY | RTE 53 AND DIAMOND HILL RD. | 0.0 | 79,600 | |||
| PATTERSON LIBRARY | 1167 ROUTE 311 | 0.0 | 69,168 | |||
| TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM | 426 NORTH MAIN, SUITE 5 | 0.0 | 67,812 | |||
| PAWLING FREE LIBRARY | 11 BROAD STREET | 0.0 | 67,096 | |||
| RIDGEFIELD LIBRARY | 472 MAIN ST. | 0.0 | 64,542 | |||
| BREWSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 79 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 62,400 | |||
| WESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 56 NORFIELD RD. | 0.0 | 61,412 | |||
| POUND RIDGE LIBRARY DISTRICT | 271 WESTCHESTER AVENUE | 0.0 | 59,940 | |||
| EASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 691 MOREHOUSE RD. | 0.0 | 56,255 | |||
| BEDFORD HILLS FREE LIBRARY | 26 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 52,456 | |||
| REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 1733 ROUTE 6 | 0.0 | 46,400 | |||
| LEWISBORO LIBRARY | 15 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 27,838 | |||
| RUTH KEELER MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 276 TITICUS ROAD | 0.0 | 24,609 | |||
| BURNHAM LIBRARY | 62 MAIN STREET SOUTH | 0.0 | 20,595 | |||
| MINOR MEMORIAL LIBRARY | 23 SOUTH ST. | 0.0 | 17,340 | |||
| SHERMAN LIBRARY ASSN. | 1 SHERMAN CENTER | 0.0 | 14,000 | |||
| EAST NORWALK LIBRARY | 51 VAN ZANT ST. | 0.0 | 6,240 |
Farmers Markets in Lakes West
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Hills Winter Farmers' Market | Train Station - Depot Plaza | 11/04/2017 to 05/19/2018 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | |
| Bethel Farmers Market | Rte 6, Bethel & Fairfield County Ext Service Bldg. | ||||
| Brewster Farmers Market | 15 Mt. Ebo Rd. So. | 06/11/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Wed: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Danbury Farmers' Market | Kennedy Avenue | 06/25/2016 to 10/22/2016 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Georgetown Farmers Market | Intersection of Main Street-Georgetown & Rte 57 | ||||
| Gossett's Farmer's Market | 1202 Route 35 | Visit | |||
| Greenfield Farmers Market | 75 Hillside Road | June to October | Sat:12:30 pm - 4:00 pm; | Yes | |
| John Jay Homestead Farm Market | 400 Jay Street | 06/10/2017 to 10/28/2017 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Lachat Farmers Market | 106 Godfrey Road West | 06/28/2019 to | Fri: 4:00 PM-8:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Mount Kisco Farmers Market | St. Mark's Church 85 East Main St. | ||||
| Muscoot Farmers Market | 51 Route 100 | 05/11/2014 to 10/26/2014 | Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM; | Visit | |
| New Canaan Farmers Market | Old Center School parking lot, Maple Street | 05/17/2014 to 11/22/2014 | Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| New Milford Farmers Market | Town Green at Main St. | ||||
| Norwalk - Calvary Baptist Church Farmers Market | 21 Concord Street | ||||
| Norwalk - Health Department Farmers Market | 137 East Avenue | ||||
| Norwalk Farmers Market | Flax Hill Road, South Norwalk | ||||
| Pawling Farmers Market | Charles Colman Blvd & West Main Street | 06/15/2019 to 10/12/2019 | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| RIDGEFIELD FARMERS MARKET | 88-90 Danbury Road | Visit | |||
| Sandy Hook Organic Farmers Market | Wasserman Way | 06/18/2013 to 10/15/2013 | Tue: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Stamford - High RidgeFarmers' Market | 1000 High Ridge Road | ||||
| Stamford Museum & Nature Center Farmers Market | 39 Scofieldtown Road | ||||
| Sunday Putnam Market | 760 Route 6 (at Croton Falls Rd) | Visit | |||
| The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills | Fairfield Hills Campus @ Wasserman way | ||||
| WESTPORT - SAUGATUCK FARMERS MARKET | Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road | ||||
| WESTPORT FARMERS MARKET | Municipal Parking Lot, 26 Imperial Avenue | ||||
| WILLIMANTIC FARMERS MARKET | Under the pavillion near the Frog Bridge, | ||||
| Wilton Farmers Market | 224 Danbury Road | ||||
| Winter Farmers Market at Norfield Grange | 12 Good Hill Road | 11/23/2013 to 05/03/2014 | Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit |
Breweries in Lakes West
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Convienence | Deli / Bodega and Brewery Cranbury, Deli / Bodega, Brewery | Newtown Ave | 2038464430 | |
| Sbc - Southport Brewing Co | Brewery, Wings Joint, Sandwich Place, Bar | 2600 Post Rd | 2032562337 |
Daycare Centers in Lakes West
1 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CADENCE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL 115 BARLOW MOUNTAIN RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | (203) 438-3737 | OPEN |
Cell Towers in Lakes West
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| HARMONY HILL | LTOWER | 86 |
| (Pawling site) 1 MI E RT 292 HARMONY HILL | TOWER | 86 |
| (Monroe CT) 230 GUINEA ROAD | LTOWER | 77 |
| (Monroe CT) 230 GUINEA ROAD | LTOWER | 77 |
| 46 FENWOOD LANE (5775) | LTOWER | 61 |
| 302 Ball Pond Road (27009) | MTOWER | 61 |
| 16 TITICUS MOUNTAIN RD (26034) | LTOWER | 59 |
| 35 LOWER COUNTY RD | LTOWER | 58 |
| 183 DENTON LAKE RD (5625) | LTOWER | 55 |
| 1081 NORTH STREET (60388) | MTOWER | 55 |
| Depot Hill Road | GTOWER | 53 |
| Route 35 and Route 123 (5583) | LTOWER | 49 |
| 26 Bogus Hill Road (93530) | MTOWER | 46 |
| 8 FERRIS RD (26999) | MTOWER | 43 |
| TOP OF ECHO ROAD (5555) | MTOWER | 40 |
| 395 Round Hill Road (93548) | MTOWER | 35 |
Bridges in Lakes West
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1955 | 34 | 5,470 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1986 | 29 | 3,160 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1955 | 22 | 440 | P |
Superfund Sites Near Lakes West
6 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| ASML US INCORPORATED | 77 DANBURY RD | FAIRFIELD |
| BERNARD J DOLAN | 213 GREENWOOD AVE | FAIRFIELD |
| CONNECTICUT CHARCOAL | 44 POST RD W | FAIRFIELD |
| KING INDUSTRIES, INC. | 1 SCIENCE ROAD | FAIRFIELD |
| PECKHAM MATERIALS CORP | 275 DANBURY ROAD | LITCHFIELD |
| RISDON | 15 OLD NEWTOWN ROAD | FAIRFIELD |
Airports Near Lakes West
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | Large Airport |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | Large Airport |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | Large Airport |
| Danbury Municipal Airport | DXR | Medium Airport |
| Dutchess County Airport | POU | Medium Airport |
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | BDR | Medium Airport |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport | ISP | Medium Airport |
| New York Stewart International Airport | SWF | Medium Airport |
| Republic Airport | FRG | Medium Airport |
| Teterboro Airport | TEB | Medium Airport |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | HVN | Medium Airport |
| Westchester County Airport | HPN | Medium Airport |
| Accord Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Airhaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bayport Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Black Pond Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brookhaven Calabro Airport | WSH | Small Airport |
| Calverton Executive Airpark | CTO | Small Airport |
| Candlelight Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cannizzaro Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cmelak Field | — | Small Airport |
| Docktors Field | — | Small Airport |
| Flying Ridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Gardiner Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Good Hill Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Green Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greig Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Irish Hills Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Johnson Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kingston-Ulster Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kobelt Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Linden Airport | LDJ | Small Airport |
| Long View Landing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Meriden Markham Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Morehaven Airport | — | Small Airport |
| North Canaan Aviation Facilities Inc Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Old Orchard Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Ripley Field | — | Small Airport |
| Robertson Field | — | Small Airport |
| Sheeley's Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Silvernails Field | — | Small Airport |
| Simsbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Acres Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Park Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Stanton Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Strip in the Woods Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Thomson Field | — | Small Airport |
| Waterbury Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Waterbury Oxford Airport | OXC | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Lakes West
21 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 3 County Center | ||
| 96 Hill Road | ||
| Bedford Police Department | ||
| Bethel Police Department | 12 Judd Avenue | |
| Bridgewater Police Department | 152 Hut Hill Road | |
| Easton Police Department | ||
| Mount Kisco Police Department | 40 Green Street | |
| New Canaan Police | ||
| New Fairfield POolice Department | 302 Ball Pond Road | |
| New Milford Police Department | 49 Poplar Street | |
| New York State Police | ||
| New York State Police | ||
| New York State Police | ||
| New York State Police | 5521 Interstate 84 West | |
| New York State Police | 1672 Route 22 | |
| New York State Police | 1672 Route 22 | |
| New York State Police | 81 Spring Street | |
| Newtown Police Department | 3 Main Street | |
| North Salem Town Police | 66 June Road | |
| Resident State Trooper | Gaylordsville Road | |
| Ridgefield Police Station | ||
| South Norwalk Police Station | ||
| Westport Police Department | 50 Jesup Road |
Treatment Centers in Lakes West
28 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Community Care | Substance Abuse | 203-778-2437 |
| Arms Acres Inc - Methadone Clinic | Substance Abuse | 845-225-5202 |
| Arms Acres Inc - Outpatient Clinic 1 | Substance Abuse | 845-225-5202 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County - Catholic Charities Danbury | Mental Health | 203-743-4412 x243 |
| Center for Discovery - Fairfield | Both | 202-902-9643 |
| Center for Discovery - Southport | Both | 202-902-7653 |
| Center for Discovery - Wellington | Both | 860-934-0320 |
| Child And Family Services - Norwalk Office | Substance Abuse | 203-394-6529 |
| Connecticut Counseling Centers Inc - Danbury Clinic | Substance Abuse | 203-743-7574 |
| Connecticut Renaissance Inc - Behavioral Health OP Clinic | Both | 203-866-2541 |
| Danbury Hospital Center for Child and - Adolescent Treatment Services | Mental Health | 203-791-5155 |
| Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program - Fairfield MH | Mental Health | 877-514-4723 |
| Elevate Health and Wellness | Both | 203-450-4882 |
| Family and Childrens Agency Inc - Project Reward | Substance Abuse | 203-855-8765 |
| Family and Childrens Aid - Danbury Office | Both | 203-748-5689 |
| Family and Childrens Aid - New Milford Office | Both | 860-354-8556 |
| Four Winds Hospitals - Westchester | Mental Health | 914-763-8151 |
| Keystone House Inc - Supervised Housing Program | Mental Health | 203-857-0188 |
| Lexington Center for Recovery - Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 914-666-6740 x1901 |
| MCCA - ASAM 3 7 Withdrawal Management | Substance Abuse | 203-792-4515 |
| MCCA - CSC Initiative | Substance Abuse | 203-792-4515 x1211 |
| MCCA - McDonough House/ ASAM 3 7 R Intensive | Substance Abuse | 203-792-4515 x1310 |
| McCall Behavioral Health Network - Travisano Outpatient Clinic | Substance Abuse | 203-794-1975 x2100 |
| New Milford Hosp Behav Hlth Servs | Both | 860-210-5350 |
| Newtown Youth and Family Services Inc | Both | 203-426-8103 |
| Positive Directions - Center for Prevention and Counseling | Both | 203-227-7644 |
| Saint Vincents Medical Center - Outpatient Behavioral Health | Mental Health | 203-221-8899 |
| Silver Hill Hospital Inc | Substance Abuse | 866-542-4455 |
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What is the population of Lakes West?
Lakes West has a population of 1,308 residents and is located in Connecticut. The population density is 976 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.6% female and 55.4% male.
Is Lakes West expensive to live in?
Lakes West has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $244,286, 225% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $693,200 (146% above the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Lakes West safe?
Lakes West is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 4 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 257 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Lakes West receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Lakes West?
Lakes West has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.
How is the job market in Lakes West?
Lakes West has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $2,482. There are 33,324 business establishments in the area, including 1,808 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 40 minutes, and 34.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Lakes West?
The median home value in Lakes West is $693,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $953,119. The homeownership rate is 100.0%. The average annual property tax is $15,715.
How are the schools in Lakes West?
Schools in Lakes West score 6.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 80.2% of adults in Lakes West hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. 44.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Lakes West?
The obesity rate in Lakes West is 21.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 5.9% of adults are smokers. 14.5% are physically inactive. 18.7% of residents report depression. 5.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 96.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.
What is transportation like in Lakes West?
The average commute in Lakes West is 40 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 55.5% of workers drive alone to work, 3.5% use public transit, and 34.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Lakes West?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Lakes West is 86.6% White. 83.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 16.3% speak Spanish. 3.3% of the population are military veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.
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