At a Glance
Median Income
$67,344
$40,117 per capita
Home Value
$109,800
Zillow: $175,370
Median Rent
$358/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
3,949/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Colton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colton 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
Colton residents earn a median household income of $67,344 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,117. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,108 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colton is $109,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,370. Median rent is $358/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Colton reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,949/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Colton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population248
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,344
Per Capita$40,117
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,709M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,316
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$358
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$175,370
Housing Units135
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent191/100K
Property3,949/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation691 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Colton was built in 1938.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Massena International-Richards Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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