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Mount Crested Butte, CO
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Mount Crested Butte, CO
At a Glance
How Mount Crested Butte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Crested Butte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Crested Butte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Crested Butte residents earn a median household income of $93,182 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $64,094. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Crested Butte is $594,600 , 111% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $718,285. Median rent is $1,717/month, with 23.4% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Mount Crested Butte reports 815 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 114% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,746/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
80.8% of adults in Mount Crested Butte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (140% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Crested Butte has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.