At a Glance
Median Income
$82,639
$33,188 per capita
Home Value
$186,000
Zillow: $314,393
Median Rent
$739/mo
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 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
3.1 / 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 $82,639 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,188. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colton is $186,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,393. Median rent is $739/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Colton reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,332/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Colton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colton has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population802
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,639
Per Capita$33,188
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,000
Rent$739
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$314,393
Housing Units368
Rent Burden15.0%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,332/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,601 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Colton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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