Westcliffe 72 Excellent
Westcliffe Livability #65 ranked city in Colorado#5,372 ranked city in the USARanks better than 81% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Westcliffe

PROS
  • Amenities

    Conveniently located, the area boasts a variety of amenities, including grocery stores, shopping, coffee shops and entertainment options all within walking distance.

  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

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      Westcliffe transportation information

      Statistic Westcliffe Colorado National
      Average one way commute25min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work59.4%75.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.5%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%3.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.8%1.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk15.6%3.0%2.8%
      Working from home13.7%7.0%4.6%
      Source: The Westcliffe, CO data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).