At a Glance
Median Income
$69,256
$35,858 per capita
Home Value
$252,900
Zillow: $299,619
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
2,825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Craig Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Craig's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Craig 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
Craig residents earn a median household income of $69,256 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,858. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,126 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Craig is $252,900 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,619. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 24.4% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Craig reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,825/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Craig hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Craig has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population9,022
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,779/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,256
Per Capita$35,858
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$252,900
Rent$1,060
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$299,619
Housing Units4,271
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent158/100K
Property2,825/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,045/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,193 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Craig was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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