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Laporte, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Larimer County County
Laporte, CO
At a Glance
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)
Is Laporte a Good Place to Live?
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $542,141. 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.
Safety & Crime
Laporte reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.
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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.