Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Estes Park is a small city in Colorado with a population of 5,879. Residents earn $73,313 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Estes Park receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Estes Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Estes Park is $73,313, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Estes Park is $634,200, making it a premium housing market at 125% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,431 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Estes Park is a highly educated community — 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Estes Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches, including 104.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 85.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,313 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $58,563 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $137,874 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,751 |
| County GDP | $39,311M |
| Restaurants | 928 |
| Healthcare | 1,588 |
| Retail | 1,143 |
| Manufacturing | 533 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,666 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.05% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $634,200 |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $672,658 |
| Median List Price | $587,250 |
| Median List Price | $587,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $403 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 19.7% |
| Inventory | 61 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,431 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,666 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.05% |
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.1% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,571/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,588 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.4 inches |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 104.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 7,595 ft (2,315 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3670°N, 105.5339°W |
| County FIPS | 08013 |
Winner: Democrat by 55.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.2% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 20 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 20 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,588 |
| Restaurants | 928 |
| Retail Stores | 1,143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |