Lakes West, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,308 Population 976/sq mi density
$244,286 Median Income $90,383 per capita
$693,200 Home Value $953,119 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$244,286 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$693,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
80.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lakes West, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$244,286
225% above
$90,383 per capita
Home Value
$693,200
146% above
Zillow: $953,119
Bachelor's Degree+
80.2%
138% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
35% below
5.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
325%
Home Value
246%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
238%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lakes West a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.6% (56% 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.

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 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,308
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density976/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born12.7%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$244,286
Per Capita$90,383
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$693,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$953,119
Housing Units431
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity21.0%
Diabetes5.2%
Smoking5.9%
Heart Disease3.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
Elevation699 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+80.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+44.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute40 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations7
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Lakes West was built in 1965.
34.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
12.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.