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Bayfield, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County
Bayfield, CO
At a Glance
How Bayfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bayfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bayfield residents earn a median household income of $92,821 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,309. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,080 business establishments, including 228 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayfield is $418,400 , 48% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,100. Median rent is $1,265/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Bayfield reports 36 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,489/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Bayfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.