West Mountain, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
418 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
91.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$833,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,795 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
2
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
1
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 12 28
Feb 3 10 31
Mar 4 6 38
Apr 5 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 7 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CT State Senate District 26, CT State House District 111, CT
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Schools

Ridgefield High School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Scotts Ridge Middle School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Barlow Mountain Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Four Winds
5 miles, W
Putnam Hospital Center
9 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Danbury Hospital
9 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
34 miles, SE • 1 star
Laguardia Airport
40 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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