Colorado
Blue River is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,145. Residents earn $119,375 per year, which is 59% above the national average.
Based on current data, Blue River receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Blue River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Blue River is $119,375, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Blue River among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Blue River is $1,171,900, making it a premium housing market at 316% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,442 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Blue River is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 229 per 100,000, 88% below the national average.
Blue River is a highly educated community — 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Blue River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches, including 294.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,375 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,396 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,093 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $124,511 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,515 |
| County GDP | $4,341M |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Healthcare | 117 |
| Retail | 313 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.48% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |
| Census Median | $1,171,900 |
| 316% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,095,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,095,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $859 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,442 |
| 110% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,616 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.48% |
| Obesity | 21.6% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 22.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.8% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,162/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 229.4/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 114.7/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 114.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.2 inches |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 294.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4485°N, 106.0368°W |
| County FIPS | 08117 |
Winner: Democrat by 37.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.9% |
| 66% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 471/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 117 |
| Restaurants | 293 |
| Retail Stores | 313 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 28.4% |