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Westcliffe, Colorado

town · Custer County

At a glance

419
Population
$341,800
Median home value (all homes)
13% above U.S. median
$436,919
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$879/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$53,929
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
17.8 min
Average commute
68.9%
Homes with broadband
2.57%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 105 — 5% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost37% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college57 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates30.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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