Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Nederland is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,523. Residents earn $103,452 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nederland receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nederland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Nederland is $103,452, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Nederland among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Nederland is $631,100, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,469 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Nederland is a highly educated community — 61.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Nederland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches, including 143.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,452 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $69,543 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,306 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,518 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 228 |
| County GDP | $1,018M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,366 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.37% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 46.1% |
| Census Median | $631,100 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $658,701 |
| Median List Price | $1,780,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,780,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $391 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,469 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,900 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,366 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.37% |
| Obesity | 18.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 21.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 11.7% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,625/100K |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.6 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 143.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 8,204 ft (2,501 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9638°N, 105.5059°W |
| County FIPS | 08047 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.0% |
| 81% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 19 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 19 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 46.1% |