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Lakes West, CT
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Lakes West, CT
At a Glance
How Lakes West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lakes West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lakes West a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lakes West residents earn a median household income of $244,286 , which is 225% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $90,383. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,324 business establishments, including 1,808 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lakes West is $693,200 , 146% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $953,119. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Lakes West reports 4 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 99% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 257/100K.
Education
80.2% of adults in Lakes West hold a bachelor's degree or higher (138% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lakes West has 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.