At a Glance
Median Income
$73,313
$58,563 per capita
Home Value
$634,200
Zillow: $684,612
Median Rent
$1,431/mo
41.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
379/100K
862/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
8.8% smoking rate
How Estes Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Estes Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Estes Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Estes Park residents earn a median household income of $73,313 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,563. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,751 business establishments, including 928 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Estes Park is $634,200 , 125% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $684,612. Median rent is $1,431/month, with 41.6% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Estes Park reports 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 862/100K.
Education
56.2% of adults in Estes Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Estes Park has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population5,879
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density877/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,313
Per Capita$58,563
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
D
Home Value$634,200
Rent$1,431
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$684,612
Housing Units4,328
Rent Burden41.6%
Crime
F
Violent379/100K
Property862/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation7,595 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Estes Park was founded in 1859.
The median home in Estes Park was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 928 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.