At a Glance
Median Income
$119,375
$51,396 per capita
Home Value
$1,171,900
Zillow: $1,183,476
Median Rent
$2,442/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
229/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.6%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
32°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Blue River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue River 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
Blue River residents earn a median household income of $119,375 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,396. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue River is $1,171,900 , 316% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,183,476. Median rent is $2,442/month, with 26.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Blue River reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 229/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.9% of adults in Blue River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue River has an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,145
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,375
Per Capita$51,396
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$4,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
F
Home Value$1,171,900
Rent$2,442
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$1,183,476
Housing Units787
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property229/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary115/100K
Health
Obesity21.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp32°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9,905 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute19 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations57
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue River was built in 1982.
28.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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