Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Cascade-Chipita Park is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,158. Residents earn $115,357 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cascade-Chipita Park receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Cascade-Chipita Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cascade-Chipita Park is $115,357, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Cascade-Chipita Park among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Cascade-Chipita Park is $550,700, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,594 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cascade-Chipita Park is a highly educated community — 51.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cascade-Chipita Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches, including 133.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,357 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $66,722 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,298 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,157 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,331 |
| County GDP | $55,117M |
| Restaurants | 1,567 |
| Healthcare | 2,338 |
| Retail | 2,022 |
| Manufacturing | 435 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,365 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.61% |
| Commute Time | 42.3 min |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |
| Census Median | $550,700 |
| 95% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,594 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,365 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.61% |
| Obesity | 26.1% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.3% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 78.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,566/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,338 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 79 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.9 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 133.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,799 ft (2,682 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9474°N, 104.9981°W |
| County FIPS | 08041 |
Winner: Republican by 9.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.6% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,338 |
| Restaurants | 1,567 |
| Retail Stores | 2,022 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 79 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 42.3 min |
| Work from Home | 31.0% |