At a Glance
Median Income
$61,655
$39,352 per capita
Home Value
$295,200
Zillow: $566,940
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
1,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How Palisade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palisade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palisade a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palisade residents earn a median household income of $61,655 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,352. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,690 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palisade is $295,200 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $566,940. Median rent is $1,136/month, with 31.0% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Palisade reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,072/100K.
Education
30.4% of adults in Palisade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palisade has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,580
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density2,168/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,655
Per Capita$39,352
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$9,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
B+
Home Value$295,200
Rent$1,136
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$566,940
Housing Units1,233
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property1,072/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain10.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,719 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute38 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Palisade was built in 1983.
26.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grand Junction Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.