At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$31,252 per capita
Home Value
$432,200
Zillow: $627,542
Median Rent
$1,120/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
391/100K
3,784/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.6%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
12.8% smoking rate
How Gunnison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gunnison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gunnison a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gunnison residents earn a median household income of $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,252. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gunnison is $432,200 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $627,542. Median rent is $1,120/month, with 37.1% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Gunnison reports 391 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,784/100K.
Education
54.6% of adults in Gunnison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gunnison has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,712
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density1,384/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$31,252
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$1,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
C
Home Value$432,200
Rent$1,120
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$627,542
Housing Units3,217
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent391/100K
Property3,784/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
Elevation7,710 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.6%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gunnison was built in 1984.
12.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.