Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Paragon Estates is a small town in Colorado with a population of 767. Residents earn $172,625 per year, which is 130% above the national average.
Based on current data, Paragon Estates receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. 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. Paragon Estates offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paragon Estates is $172,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 130% above $75,149. This places Paragon Estates among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% 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 Paragon Estates is $1,572,800, making it a premium housing market at 458% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.1x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Paragon Estates is a highly educated community — 85.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Paragon Estates experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches, including 92.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $172,625 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $95,232 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,183 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,765 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,530 |
| County GDP | $11,044M |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Healthcare | 233 |
| Retail | 271 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.36% |
| Commute Time | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 31.1% |
| Census Median | $1,572,800 |
| 458% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.36% |
| Obesity | 15.4% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.4% |
| Heart Disease | 3.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 18.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 9.3% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,980/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.2 inches |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 92.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,435 ft (1,657 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9808°N, 105.1852°W |
| County FIPS | 08014 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 85.2% |
| 153% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Retail Stores | 271 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.0 min |
| Work from Home | 31.1% |