Westcreek
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Great for
- Clean & Green
- Lack of Traffic
- Peace & Quiet
- Safe & Sound
- Parking
Not great for
- Childcare
- Medical Facilities
- Nightlife
- Public Transport
- Shopping Options
Who lives here?
- Country Lovers
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
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Westcreek
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Childcare
"A remote but scenic area of Colorado"
Westcreek is a very small little area northwest of Monument and there are only 129 residents as of the last census. The homes in this area are all on acreage and you can often see horses and barns scattered about. Other than the main road (State Highway 67) the roads are all still dirt and it can get dusty in the summers here. There are plenty of pine trees about and overall the area is very pretty. The average household income is much higher than the state of Colorado but the homes here cost more as well, most likely due in part to the amount of acreage many of them are on. There's no shopping or dining here and the closest decent sized town is Monument, although there's no real direct route to Monument, so it's easier for resident to just go into Woodland Park or Colorado Springs, which takes about 35-40 minutes in good weather.
The majority of residents (over 92%) are white with over 50% of the population working in educational services. The second most common industry is retail trade which is followed by health care and social assistance. The rate of unemployment here is lower than the rest of the state, and although there was some during the economic downturn, it was much less here than in most cities and towns.
The majority of residents (over 92%) are white with over 50% of the population working in educational services. The second most common industry is retail trade which is followed by health care and social assistance. The rate of unemployment here is lower than the rest of the state, and although there was some during the economic downturn, it was much less here than in most cities and towns.
Pros
- scenic views
- close to mountains and forest access
Cons
- limited shopping
- remote
Recommended for
- Country Lovers
Westcreek
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Parking
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Westcreek was a booming mining town in 1890's"
100 lucky souls call the community of Westcreek their home. Just less than an hours drive to Colorado Springs, Westcreek sits in a mountainous, wooded area above the Front Range at 7,500 feet elevation.
The Westcreek mining boom of the mid 1890's saw the flooding in off people laying mining claims. Once word got out that there was abundant gold in the local ore, it is said that so many people flocked to the area that the campsites with their tents resembled a forest. In February 1896 the many miners decided to unite and under the name of their mining district the town of Westcreek was born. Westcreek became the second incorporated town in Douglas County, second to Castlerock. It ended up that the ore of Westcreek yielded very little compared to the gold rich veins of Cripple Creek 40 miles to the south. But the town had its hayday and false reports of untold riches drew in investors in the late 1890's and there was such an in pouring of money and merchants that for a bit the town was the most economical growth of any town at that time in the United States. Shortly after when the hardrock mines continued to yield nothing the miners and merchants packed up their bags and left. Today you can still see some of the historic mining buildings and cabins that littered the area over a hundred years ago.
Today the area is rich in forest roads and access to camping, hiking, fishing and four-wheeling. The beauty of the area is a refuge for the residents. It is reported that about half of the residents commute 50 minutes or more to work, it must be worth it! About 20% of the residents rent. The average household income is about $70,000.
The Westcreek mining boom of the mid 1890's saw the flooding in off people laying mining claims. Once word got out that there was abundant gold in the local ore, it is said that so many people flocked to the area that the campsites with their tents resembled a forest. In February 1896 the many miners decided to unite and under the name of their mining district the town of Westcreek was born. Westcreek became the second incorporated town in Douglas County, second to Castlerock. It ended up that the ore of Westcreek yielded very little compared to the gold rich veins of Cripple Creek 40 miles to the south. But the town had its hayday and false reports of untold riches drew in investors in the late 1890's and there was such an in pouring of money and merchants that for a bit the town was the most economical growth of any town at that time in the United States. Shortly after when the hardrock mines continued to yield nothing the miners and merchants packed up their bags and left. Today you can still see some of the historic mining buildings and cabins that littered the area over a hundred years ago.
Today the area is rich in forest roads and access to camping, hiking, fishing and four-wheeling. The beauty of the area is a refuge for the residents. It is reported that about half of the residents commute 50 minutes or more to work, it must be worth it! About 20% of the residents rent. The average household income is about $70,000.
Pros
- Amazingly beautiful views
- close enough to commute to Front Range
- close to mountains and forest access
Cons
- remote
- limited shopping
Recommended for
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Tourists
- Country Lovers
