Allenspark, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Allenspark is a small town in Colorado with a population of 826. Residents earn $125,048 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
826 Population 69/sq mi density
$125,048 Median Income $75,981 per capita
$750,000 Home Value $482,097 Zillow
$1,318 Median Rent
40°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$125,048 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$750,000 home value, $1,318/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,048
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $750,000
166% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 57.7%
71% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,318
13% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 16.6%
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Allenspark Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population826
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,048
Per Capita$75,981
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$39,311M
Commute32 min

Housing

B
Home Value$750,000
Rent$1,318
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$482,097

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity16.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8,973 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.7%
High School+98.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute32 min
Libraries10

Is Allenspark a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Allenspark receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Allenspark stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Allenspark is $125,048, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Allenspark among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Allenspark is $750,000, making it a premium housing market at 166% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,318 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Allenspark is a highly educated community — 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Allenspark has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Allenspark has a population of 826 with a density of 69 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.7%), with 5% Hispanic.

Population

826
Total Population
69
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
11.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Allenspark vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Allenspark vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Allenspark is $125,048, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Allenspark vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,048
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$75,981
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
IRS Avg AGI$137,874

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,751
County GDP$39,311M

Business (County)

Restaurants928
Healthcare1,588
Retail1,143
Manufacturing533

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.2 min
Work from Home22.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Allenspark is $750,000, 166% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,318 (13% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $482,097.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$750,000
166% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$482,097
Median List Price$679,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$679,500
$/Sq Ft$251
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio88.5%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,318
13% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,666
90% above US avg
Effective Rate0.89%
In Allenspark, 16.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 10.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Allenspark vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity16.6%
48% below US avg
Diabetes5.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure19.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.2%
Physical Inactivity10.4%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress16.2%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Checkup Rate68.8%
Premature Death4,571/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access95.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,588

Crime Rates: Allenspark vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Allenspark has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8,973 ft (2,735 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates40.2313°N, 105.5180°W
County FIPS08013
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 55.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.8%
D 76.6%

Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+57.7%
71% above US avg
High School+98.6%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density69/sq mi
Total Area11.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,588
Restaurants928
Retail Stores1,143

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.2 min
Work from Home22.8%

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