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West Mountain

Connecticut · 603 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 grown 44% since 2021. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $737,800. Households here earn about 213% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
603
+44%vs 2021
vs 419 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
283 / sq mi
+44%vs 2021
vs 197 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
−12%vs 2021
vs 46.6 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
36543049556062520202024West Mountain
2024387
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $250,001 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$128,640
−16%vs 2021
vs $153,225 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.6%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 80.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$737,800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $850,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−14.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
14.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−13%vs 2021
vs 3.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(419)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(38)
Asian2.2%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(124)
Diversity Score
21
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.5%
+7.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.2%
−10.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
−13%vs 2021
vs 37.1 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.3%
−10.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.5% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.5% in 2021
Female
46.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.5% in 2021
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Mountain, Connecticut?

West Mountain, Connecticut has about 603 residents according to the 2020 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 $737,800.

How educated are people in West Mountain, Connecticut?

About 83.5% 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 7.8% 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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