Perry Park, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Perry Park is a small town in Colorado with a population of 1,801. Residents earn $162,971 per year, which is 117% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,801 Population 211/sq mi density
$162,971 Median Income $72,732 per capita
$791,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$162,971 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$791,100 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $162,971
117% higher than US avg
Home Value $791,100
181% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 71.5%
112% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.3%
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Perry Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,801
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$162,971
Per Capita$72,732
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$31,178M
Commute44 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$791,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain17.6 in/yr
Elevation6,539 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+71.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute44 min
Libraries7

Is Perry Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Perry Park receives an overall livability score of 4.6 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, long commute times. Perry Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Perry Park is $162,971, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Perry Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Perry Park is $791,100, making it a premium housing market at 181% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Perry Park is a highly educated community — 71.5% 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.

Climate & Weather

Perry Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches, including 57.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Perry Park has a population of 1,801 with a density of 211 people per square mile. The median age is 55.8 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%).

Population

1,801
Total Population
211
People / sq mi
55.8yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
8.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Perry Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.4%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.6%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Perry Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Perry Park is $162,971, which is 117% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Perry Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$162,971
117% above US avg
Per Capita Income$72,732
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
IRS Avg AGI$146,479

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)16,132
County GDP$31,178M

Business (County)

Restaurants647
Healthcare1,115
Retail955
Manufacturing156

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,238
50% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.7 min
Work from Home32.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Perry Park is $791,100, 181% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$791,100
181% above US avg
Median List Price$823,475

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$823,475
$/Sq Ft$286
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops36.4%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,238
50% above US avg
Effective Rate0.66%
In Perry Park, 24.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 11.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Perry Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.3%
24% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease3.8%
High Blood Pressure23.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD3.3%
Stroke1.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity11.5%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress14.4%
Physical Distress8.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Checkup Rate73.4%
Premature Death4,121/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.6/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,115

Crime Rates: Perry Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Perry Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall17.6 inches
54% below US avg
Snowfall57.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,539 ft (1,993 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates39.2605°N, 104.9678°W
County FIPS08035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 71.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (112% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.3%
D 45.3%

Winner: Republican by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+71.5%
112% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density211/sq mi
Total Area8.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities1,115
Restaurants647
Retail Stores955

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.7 min
Work from Home32.1%

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