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Mountain Village, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,713 Population 519/sq mi density
$59,881 Median Income $88,305 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $2,100,726 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
69 Violent Crime/100K 1,310 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,881 median income, 5.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain Village, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,881
20% below
$88,305 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $2,100,726
Median Rent
$885/mo
24% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
1,310/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.2%
61% above
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Mountain Village Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
709%
Rent
76%
Poverty
70%
Bachelor's
161%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain Village a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain Village residents earn a median household income of $59,881 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $88,305. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain Village is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,100,726. Median rent is $885/month, with 24.8% 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 1999.

Safety & Crime

Mountain Village reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,310/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

54.2% of adults in Mountain Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain Village has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,713
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density519/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,881
Per Capita$88,305
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$59M
Avg Weekly Wage$716

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$885
Ownership33.4%
Zillow$2,100,726
Housing Units1,751
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property1,310/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault69/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain20.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9,511 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.2%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 64%
Commute13 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mountain Village was founded in 1995.
The median home in Mountain Village was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.