At a Glance
Median Income
$111,506
$70,422 per capita
Home Value
$789,200
Zillow: $1,105,670
Median Rent
$1,924/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
232/100K
2,663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.1%
7.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Gunbarrel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gunbarrel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gunbarrel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gunbarrel residents earn a median household income of $111,506 , which is 48% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,422. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above 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 Gunbarrel is $789,200 , 180% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,105,670. Median rent is $1,924/month, with 27.9% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Gunbarrel reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,663/100K.
Education
69.9% of adults in Gunbarrel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gunbarrel has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population10,424
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,668/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,506
Per Capita$70,422
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$39,311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,854
Housing
C+
Home Value$789,200
Rent$1,924
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$1,105,670
Housing Units4,774
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property2,663/100K
Health
Obesity16.1%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain15.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,279 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+32.2%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 77%
Commute21 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Gunbarrel was built in 1979.
34.5% work from home.
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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
All Countries
