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West Mountain

Connecticut · 387 residents · 2.129 sq mi
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West Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $918,700. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 161% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
387
−7%since 2023
from 418 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
182 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 196 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−12%since 2023
from 46.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
36543049556062520202024West Mountain
2024387
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $250,001 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,716
−31%since 2023
from $115,790 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
−17%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$918,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $833,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.7
+10%since 2023
from 3.3 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(27)
Diversity Score15.1%(63)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.6%(45)
Diversity Score53.2%(206)
Diversity Score
53
+252%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
45.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
Female
44.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
Foreign born
20.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mountain, Connecticut?

West Mountain, Connecticut has about 387 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Mountain, Connecticut?

The typical household in West Mountain, Connecticut earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Mountain, Connecticut expensive?

In West Mountain, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $918,700.

How educated are people in West Mountain, Connecticut?

About 79.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Mountain, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Mountain, Connecticut?

About 9.8% of people in West Mountain, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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