Montezuma, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
83 Population 1,038/sq mi density
$127,083 Median Income $46,666 per capita
$861,100 Home Value $382,745 Zillow
$1,667 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
36°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$127,083 median income, 23.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$861,100 home value, $1,667/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Montezuma, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,083
69% above
$46,666 per capita
Home Value
$861,100
205% above
Zillow: $382,745
Median Rent
$1,667/mo
43% above
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
7% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.8%
561% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
36°F

How Montezuma Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
169%
Home Value
305%
Rent
143%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
107%
Unemployment
661%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montezuma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Montezuma residents earn a median household income of $127,083 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,666. The unemployment rate stands at 23.8% (561% above 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 Montezuma is $861,100 , 205% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,745. Median rent is $1,667/month, with 35.0% 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 1994.

Education

36.2% of adults in Montezuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montezuma has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Data Overview

People

Population83
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$127,083
Per Capita$46,666
Unemployment23.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$656M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262

Housing

C+
Home Value$861,100
Rent$1,667
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$382,745
Housing Units64
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity28.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
Rain14.9 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation10,302 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Montezuma was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.