Colorado
Carbondale is a small city in Colorado with a population of 6,553. Residents earn $94,300 per year, which is 25% above the national average.
Based on current data, Carbondale receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Carbondale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carbondale is $94,300, 25% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Carbondale is $796,100, making it a premium housing market at 182% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,255 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Carbondale is a highly educated community — 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Carbondale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches, including 38.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 80.9% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.1% |
| 43% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,300 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,170 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,241 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $94,076 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,052 |
| County GDP | $5,011M |
| Restaurants | 228 |
| Healthcare | 183 |
| Retail | 257 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,523 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.57% |
| Commute Time | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $796,100 |
| 182% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,415,112 |
| Median List Price | $1,425,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,425,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $779 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.2% |
| Price Drops | 10.5% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,255 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,298 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,523 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.57% |
| Obesity | 22.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.4% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,090/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 183 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.5 inches |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,202 ft (1,890 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3956°N, 107.2150°W |
| County FIPS | 08045 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.3% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 3,150/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 19 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 19 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 183 |
| Restaurants | 228 |
| Retail Stores | 257 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 27.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |