At a Glance
Median Income
$100,625
$48,650 per capita
Home Value
$358,300
Zillow: $763,095
Median Rent
$810/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
9.5% smoking rate
How Grand Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Lake residents earn a median household income of $100,625 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,650. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Grand Lake is $358,300 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $763,095. Median rent is $810/month, with 27.5% 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 1978.
Education
34.0% of adults in Grand Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Lake has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population316
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,625
Per Capita$48,650
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
A+
Home Value$358,300
Rent$810
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$763,095
Housing Units876
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain18.6 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation8,589 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+37.7%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute17 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Grand Lake was founded in 1879.
The median home in Grand Lake was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% 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.