At a Glance
Median Income
$65,074
$63,051 per capita
Home Value
$326,000
Zillow: $428,331
Median Rent
$908/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
10.8% smoking rate
How Westcliffe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westcliffe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westcliffe a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westcliffe residents earn a median household income of $65,074 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,051. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 201 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westcliffe is $326,000 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,331. Median rent is $908/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
42.5% of adults in Westcliffe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westcliffe has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population459
Median Age54.1 yrs
Density370/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,074
Per Capita$63,051
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$227M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
B+
Home Value$326,000
Rent$908
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$428,331
Housing Units335
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,055/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
Elevation7,872 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Westcliffe was built in 1984.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.