Lochbuie, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Lochbuie is a small city in Colorado with a population of 8,142. Residents earn $88,548 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,142 Population 2,207/sq mi density
$88,548 Median Income $34,808 per capita
$373,800 Home Value $462,537 Zillow
$1,609 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,548 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$373,800 home value, $1,609/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,548
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $373,800
33% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.0%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,609
38% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.8%
94% lower than US avg

How Lochbuie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,142
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density2,207/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,548
Per Capita$34,808
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$29,473M
Commute37 min

Housing

A
Home Value$373,800
Rent$1,609
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$462,537

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Elevation5,045 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+82.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute37 min
Libraries19

Is Lochbuie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lochbuie receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lochbuie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lochbuie is $88,548, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lochbuie is $373,800, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Lochbuie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Lochbuie has a population of 8,142 with a density of 2,207 people per square mile. The median age is 33.1 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.9%), with 2.8% Hispanic, 4.3% Black.

Population

8,142
Total Population
2,207
People / sq mi
33.1yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
3.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Lochbuie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only68.8%
12% below US avg
Spanish31.2%
133% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Lochbuie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lochbuie is $88,548, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Lochbuie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,548
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,808
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
IRS Avg AGI$83,945

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.8%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,567
County GDP$29,473M

Business (County)

Restaurants544
Healthcare646
Retail698
Manufacturing350

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,919
12% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.6 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Lochbuie is $373,800, 33% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,609 (38% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $462,537.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$373,800
33% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$462,537
Median List Price$481,425

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$481,425
$/Sq Ft$254
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.7%
Price Drops27.6%
Inventory29

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,609
38% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,748

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,919
12% above US avg
Effective Rate1.05%
In Lochbuie, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 24.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lochbuie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.8%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity24.3%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.7%
Checkup Rate66.4%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access78.4%
Healthcare Facilities646

Crime Rates: Lochbuie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)44

Safety Score

Lochbuie has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall14.7 inches
61% below US avg
Snowfall34.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,045 ft (1,538 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Population Density2,207/sq mi
Coordinates40.0091°N, 104.7265°W
County FIPS08123
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.2%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.0%
53% below US avg
High School+82.0%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density2,207/sq mi
Total Area3.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities646
Restaurants544
Retail Stores698

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)44

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.6 min
Work from Home6.3%

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