At a Glance
Median Income
$142,173
$65,532 per capita
Home Value
$805,200
Zillow: $750,955
Violent Crime
136/100K
2,381/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Black Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Black Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Black Forest a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Black Forest residents earn a median household income of $142,173 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,532. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Black Forest is $805,200 , 186% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $750,955. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Black Forest reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,381/100K.
Education
57.0% of adults in Black Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Black Forest has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,658
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,173
Per Capita$65,532
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
B
Home Value$805,200
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$750,955
Housing Units5,291
Rent Burden14.7%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property2,381/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7,521 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Black Forest was built in 1996.
29.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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