Cost of Living in West Pleasant View, CO

Population 5,221 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

144
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives West Pleasant View a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $454,000.

Geographically, West Pleasant View is part of the immediate Lakewood metro area. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Lakewood's $548,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 149
Rent 137

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in West Pleasant View

The median home value in West Pleasant View is $454,000 — 49% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,795/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,352/year is 20% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, West Pleasant View has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$454,000
49% above avg
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
37% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 59.7%
Renter-occupied 40.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,795
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,409/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.1 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.0%
Carpooled
8.2%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
3.5%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
15.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$89,352
20% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,623
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
9% below avg
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%
Graduate degree 12.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.1
Male median age 34.8
Female median age 32.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
56.4%
Good air days/yr
143
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
363
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in West Pleasant View, CO?

West Pleasant View has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.

What is average rent in West Pleasant View, CO?

The median gross rent in West Pleasant View is $1,795 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in West Pleasant View?

The median home value in West Pleasant View is $454,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in West Pleasant View?

The median household income in West Pleasant View is $89,352 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in West Pleasant View, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in West Pleasant View is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is West Pleasant View, CO affordable?

West Pleasant View is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.

West Pleasant View at a Glance

Population
5,221
Median Income
$89,352
Home Value
$454,000
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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