At a Glance
Median Income
$124,534
$49,786 per capita
Home Value
$553,600
Zillow: $687,098
Median Rent
$2,198/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
1,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Gypsum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gypsum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gypsum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gypsum residents earn a median household income of $124,534 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,786. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,891 business establishments, including 301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gypsum is $553,600 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,098. Median rent is $2,198/month, with 36.0% 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 1998.
Safety & Crime
Gypsum reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,042/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Gypsum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gypsum has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,481
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density959/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,534
Per Capita$49,786
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$6,935M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A
Home Value$553,600
Rent$2,198
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$687,098
Housing Units2,540
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property1,042/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain20.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,528 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Gypsum was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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