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Parachute, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Mesa County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,513
Population
661/sq mi density
$58,910
Median Income
$26,986 per capita
$269,500
Home Value
$415,400 Zillow
$1,050
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,422
Violent Crime/100K
3,022 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,910 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$269,500 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,422 violent crimes/100K (274% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$269,500
4% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
580
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$269,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$415,400
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.7%
Owner-Occupied
48.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Census median rent:
$1,050/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $269,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $415,400 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,050 |
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 580 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |