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Keystone, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,111 Population 27/sq mi density
$51,369 Median Income $43,631 per capita
$1,264,500 Home Value $830,815 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 1,517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,369 median income, 1.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,264,500 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Keystone, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,369
32% below
$43,631 per capita
Home Value
$1,264,500
349% above
Zillow: $830,815
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
1,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
50% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
12% below
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Keystone Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Keystone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
449%
Rent
74%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
150%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keystone a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keystone residents earn a median household income of $51,369 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,631. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 410 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keystone is $1,264,500 , 349% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $830,815. Median rent is $861/month, with 23.2% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Keystone reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,517/100K.

Education

50.5% of adults in Keystone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keystone has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,111
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,369
Per Capita$43,631
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262

Housing

F
Home Value$1,264,500
Rent$861
Ownership20.8%
Zillow$830,815
Housing Units3,605
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property1,517/100K

Health

Obesity28.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation11,640 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Keystone was built in 1992.
33.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.