El Jebel, CO

Colorado

El Jebel is a small town in Colorado with a population of 3,935. Residents earn $100,518 per year, which is 34% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,935 Population 741/sq mi density
$100,518 Median Income $78,931 per capita
$854,300 Home Value
$3,145 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,518 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$854,300 home value, $3,145/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,518
34% higher than US avg
Home Value $854,300
203% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.2%
49% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,145
170% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.3%
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
85% lower than US avg

How El Jebel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,935
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density741/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,518
Per Capita$78,931
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,011M
Commute30 min

Housing

D
Home Value$854,300
Rent$3,145
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain20.0 in/yr

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+82.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute30 min
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is El Jebel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Jebel receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. El Jebel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Jebel is $100,518, which is significantly higher than the national average — 34% above $75,149. This places El Jebel among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in El Jebel is $854,300, making it a premium housing market at 203% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,145 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

El Jebel is a highly educated community — 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 82.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

El Jebel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

El Jebel has a population of 3,935 with a density of 741 people per square mile. The median age is 40.9 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.1%).

Population

3,935
Total Population
741
People / sq mi
40.9yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

El Jebel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only67.3%
14% below US avg
Spanish32.7%
144% above US avg

Social Characteristics

El Jebel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Jebel is $100,518, which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: El Jebel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,518
34% above US avg
Per Capita Income$78,931
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
IRS Avg AGI$94,076

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,052
County GDP$5,011M

Business (County)

Restaurants228
Healthcare183
Retail257
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,523
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in El Jebel is $854,300, 203% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,145 (170% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$854,300
203% above US avg
Median List Price$2,275,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$2,275,000
$/Sq Ft$1,018
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops14.3%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,145
170% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,523
29% above US avg
Effective Rate0.53%
In El Jebel, 23.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.8% report depression. 15.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: El Jebel vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.3%
27% below US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure22.2%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate80.1%
Checkup Rate70.0%
Premature Death6,090/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access83.2%
Healthcare Facilities183

Crime Rates: El Jebel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

El Jebel has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.0 inches
47% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density741/sq mi
Coordinates39.4070°N, 107.0942°W
County FIPS08045
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.7%
D 49.8%

Winner: Democrat by 2.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.2%
49% above US avg
High School+82.6%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density741/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities183
Restaurants228
Retail Stores257

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Work from Home9.7%

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