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Lakes West, CT
Census-designated place in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
Population
1,395
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,041
ZIP codes
0
Lakes West and its ZIP codes
Lakes West at a glance
- Lakes West is 39% denser than Connecticut as a whole.
- The median household income is $220,313, about 2.3 times the Connecticut median of $95,781.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $714,500 (95% above Connecticut).
Local data for Lakes West, CT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakes West, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$220,313
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$714,500
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
84.6%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (308), Italian Americans (235), Polish Americans (194).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Lakes West.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$135,554
289,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$165,513
BEA, 2024
How people get to work
Lakes West, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.0%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home42.8%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakes West, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,793
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,431
3.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakes West, CT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.8%
U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
6.2%
U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Lakes West
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mamanasco LakeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| RidgeburyCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Lakes EastCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Route 7 GatewayCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Peach Lake, NYCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.3 |
| DanburyCity | 4.5 mi | 42 |
| TopstoneCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| RidgefieldCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6.3 |
| BethelCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 6.2 |
| BranchvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Brewster, NYVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Redding CenterCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Taylor CornersCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Brewster Heights, NYCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakes West, CT in?
- Lakes West is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
- What is the population of Lakes West, CT?
- About 1,395 people live in Lakes West, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakes West?
- Nearby places include Mamanasco Lake (1.3 mi), Ridgebury (1.4 mi), Lakes East (1.5 mi), Route 7 Gateway (2.5 mi), West Mountain (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023