West Mountain, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Western Connecticut Planning Region County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
418 Population 196/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $115,790 per capita
$833,300 Home Value $953,119 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$833,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Mountain, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$115,790 per capita
Home Value
$833,300
196% above
Zillow: $953,119
Bachelor's Degree+
76.7%
128% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.3%
31% below
6.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How West Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
296%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
228%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Mountain a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Mountain residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $115,790. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% 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 West Mountain is $833,300 , 196% 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 1979.

Education

76.7% of adults in West Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (128% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Mountain 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 53.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density196/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$115,790
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$76,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,482

Housing

A+
Home Value$833,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$953,119
Housing Units218
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity22.3%
Diabetes6.0%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
Elevation804 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+49.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations7
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in West Mountain was built in 1979.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,808 restaurants in the area.