At a Glance
Home Value
$274,300
Zillow: $175,845
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
54.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
20.6% smoking rate
How Grand Lake Towne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Lake Towne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Lake Towne a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Lake Towne is $274,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,845. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
6.8% of adults in Grand Lake Towne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Lake Towne has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population249
Median Age71.8 yrs
Density1,915/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans40.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,604
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty54.9%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
Home Value$274,300
Rent$1,125
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$175,845
Housing Units91
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation781 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Lake Towne was built in 2000.
16.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.