Green Mountain Falls, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Green Mountain Falls is a small town in Colorado with a population of 717. Residents earn $96,346 per year, which is 28% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
717 Population 618/sq mi density
$96,346 Median Income $50,605 per capita
$369,000 Home Value $402,037 Zillow
$1,618 Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,346 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$369,000 home value, $1,618/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,346
28% higher than US avg
Home Value $369,000
31% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.5%
17% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,618
39% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.5%
17% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Green Mountain Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population717
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density618/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,346
Per Capita$50,605
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$1,305M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$369,000
Rent$1,618
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$402,037

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property741/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary148/100K

Health

Obesity26.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation7,879 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute30 min
Libraries4

Is Green Mountain Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Green Mountain Falls receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Green Mountain Falls stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Green Mountain Falls is $96,346, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Green Mountain Falls is $369,000, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,618 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Green Mountain Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 741 per 100,000, 62% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Green Mountain Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Green Mountain Falls has a population of 717 with a density of 618 people per square mile. The median age is 46.4 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%).

Population

717
Total Population
618
People / sq mi
46.4yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Green Mountain Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Green Mountain Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Green Mountain Falls is $96,346, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Green Mountain Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,346
28% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,605
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
IRS Avg AGI$83,055

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,053
County GDP$1,305M

Business (County)

Restaurants78
Healthcare68
Retail88
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,869
18% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.7 min
Work from Home23.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Green Mountain Falls is $369,000, 31% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,618 (39% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $402,037.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$369,000
31% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$402,037

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,618
39% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,869
18% below US avg
Effective Rate0.78%
In Green Mountain Falls, 26.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 16.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Green Mountain Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.5%
17% below US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma12.0%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity16.4%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.6%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death8,621/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access83.1%
Healthcare Facilities68
Green Mountain Falls has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 741 per 100,000 (62% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Green Mountain Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property740.7/100K
62% below US avg
Burglary148.2/100K
Theft592.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Green Mountain Falls has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.0 inches
47% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,879 ft (2,402 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density618/sq mi
Coordinates38.9350°N, 105.0197°W
County FIPS08119
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 35.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 31%

Winner: Republican by 35.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.5%
17% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.90
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density618/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities68
Restaurants78
Retail Stores88

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.7 min
Work from Home23.8%

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