At a Glance
Median Income
$66,111
$15,562 per capita
Home Value
$247,600
Zillow: $296,415
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
14.4% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gunnison residents earn a median household income of $66,111 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,562. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gunnison is $247,600 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,415. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
7.4% of adults in Gunnison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gunnison has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,537
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,111
Per Capita$15,562
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,600
Rent$1,049
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$296,415
Housing Units626
Rent Burden37.3%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain13.6 in/yr
Elevation5,162 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Gunnison was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.