Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Elizabeth is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,694. Residents earn $110,227 per year, which is 47% above the national average.
Based on current data, Elizabeth receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Elizabeth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Elizabeth is $110,227, which is significantly higher than the national average — 47% above $75,149. This places Elizabeth among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Elizabeth is $444,000, making it a premium housing market at 58% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,526 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Elizabeth is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,089 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Elizabeth experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 74.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $110,227 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,508 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,634 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,479 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,132 |
| County GDP | $31,178M |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Healthcare | 1,115 |
| Retail | 955 |
| Manufacturing | 156 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.18% |
| Commute Time | 40.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $444,000 |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $661,254 |
| Median List Price | $580,000 |
| Median List Price | $580,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $219 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.3% |
| Price Drops | 46.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,526 |
| 31% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.18% |
| Obesity | 23.7% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.4% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,121/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Total Violent | 72.6/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 72.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,089.3/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 145.2/100K |
| Theft | 944.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.3 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,532 ft (1,991 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3653°N, 104.6039°W |
| County FIPS | 08035 |
Winner: Republican by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Retail Stores | 955 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 40.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |