At a Glance
Median Income
$67,697
$40,975 per capita
Home Value
$373,100
Zillow: $559,319
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
12.3% smoking rate
How Laporte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laporte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laporte a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laporte residents earn a median household income of $67,697 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,975. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,314 business establishments, including 1,012 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laporte is $373,100 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $559,319. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 24.0% 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 1976.
Education
37.2% of adults in Laporte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laporte has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population2,123
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,697
Per Capita$40,975
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$28,483M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
B+
Home Value$373,100
Rent$1,107
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$559,319
Housing Units1,111
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,097 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations105
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Laporte was built in 1976.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,012 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.