At a Glance
Median Income
$97,188
$50,220 per capita
Home Value
$302,900
Zillow: $382,909
Median Rent
$825/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
273 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?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 — Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colton residents earn a median household income of $97,188 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,220. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 70 business establishments, including 123 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colton is $302,900 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,909. Median rent is $825/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Colton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.6% of adults in Colton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colton has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density469/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,188
Per Capita$50,220
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,171
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,900
Rent$825
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$382,909
Housing Units168
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,097/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation2,563 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Colton was founded in 1882.
The median home in Colton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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