Crested Butte, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
Crested Butte, CO
At a Glance
How Crested Butte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crested Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Crested Butte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Crested Butte residents earn a median household income of $71,923 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $60,571. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crested Butte is $928,100 , 229% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,490,878. Median rent is $1,437/month, with 35.5% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Crested Butte reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 542/100K.
Education
75.7% of adults in Crested Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (125% above the national average). 99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crested Butte has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches.