At a Glance
Median Income
$96,250
$49,209 per capita
Home Value
$382,500
Zillow: $354,211
Violent Crime
139/100K
2,585/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.7%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Vista West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vista West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vista West a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vista West residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,209. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vista West is $382,500 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,211. The cost of living index is 92.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Vista West reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,585/100K.
Education
42.7% of adults in Vista West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vista West has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population917
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,250
Per Capita$49,209
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,882M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
Housing
A
Home Value$382,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$354,211
Housing Units349
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property2,585/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,915/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation5,283 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Vista West was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Casper/Natrona County International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.