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Montezuma, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Clear Creek County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
38°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
217 Violent Crime/100K 1,517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$127,083 median income, 23.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$861,100 home value, $1,667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
1,517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
7% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
23.1%
542% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
13% below
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
326 sunny days/yr

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
642%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montezuma a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 23.1% (542% 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.

Safety & Crime

Montezuma 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

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 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 45.

Data Overview

People

Population83
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$127,083
Per Capita$46,666
Unemployment23.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property1,517/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI45 (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
Broadband28.0%
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.
0.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.