Bayfield, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · La Plata County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,862 Population 1,417/sq mi density
$92,821 Median Income $37,309 per capita
$418,400 Home Value $516,088 Zillow
$1,265 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,821 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$418,400 home value, $1,265/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bayfield, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,821
24% above
$37,309 per capita
Home Value
$418,400
48% above
Zillow: $516,088
Median Rent
$1,265/mo
9% above
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
9% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.0%
38% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
124%
Home Value
148%
Rent
109%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
236%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bayfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 8.5% (136% 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 $516,088. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 312/100K.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population2,862
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,417/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,821
Per Capita$37,309
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$4,264M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192

Housing

A
Home Value$418,400
Rent$1,265
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$516,088
Housing Units1,098
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property312/100K

Health

Obesity20.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,126/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain13.5 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation6,975 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bayfield was built in 1995.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 228 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.