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Cascade-Chipita Park, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,158 Population 87/sq mi density
$115,357 Median Income $66,722 per capita
$550,700 Home Value $402,037 Zillow
$1,594 Median Rent 49.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$115,357 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$550,700 home value, $1,594/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cascade-Chipita Park, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,357
54% above
$66,722 per capita
Home Value
$550,700
95% above
Zillow: $402,037
Median Rent
$1,594/mo
37% above
49.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.6%
53% above
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.1%
19% below
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Cascade-Chipita Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cascade-Chipita Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
154%
Home Value
195%
Rent
137%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
153%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cascade-Chipita Park a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cascade-Chipita Park residents earn a median household income of $115,357 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $66,722. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cascade-Chipita Park is $550,700 , 95% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,037. Median rent is $1,594/month, with 49.7% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Cascade-Chipita Park reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 741/100K.

Education

51.6% of adults in Cascade-Chipita Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above the national average). 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cascade-Chipita Park has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,158
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$115,357
Per Capita$66,722
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298

Housing

B+
Home Value$550,700
Rent$1,594
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$402,037
Housing Units747
Rent Burden49.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property741/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation8,799 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.6%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+22.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute42 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Cascade-Chipita Park was built in 1962.
31.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.