Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Eldorado Springs is a small town in Colorado with a population of 355. Residents earn $127,742 per year, which is 70% above the national average.
Based on current data, Eldorado Springs receives an overall livability score of 4.3 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. Eldorado Springs stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Eldorado Springs is $127,742, which is significantly higher than the national average — 70% above $75,149. This places Eldorado Springs among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Eldorado Springs is $833,300, making it a premium housing market at 196% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Eldorado Springs is a highly educated community — 90.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Eldorado Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches, including 92.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.0% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.0% |
| 33% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $127,742 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,643 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,183 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,765 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,530 |
| County GDP | $11,044M |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Healthcare | 233 |
| Retail | 271 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.68% |
| Commute Time | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 61.1% |
| Census Median | $833,300 |
| 196% above US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $506 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.68% |
| Obesity | 15.4% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.3% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 18.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 8.0% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 8.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,980/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.2 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 92.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,664 ft (1,726 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9393°N, 105.2491°W |
| County FIPS | 08014 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 90.4% |
| 168% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Retail Stores | 271 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 34.6 min |
| Work from Home | 61.1% |