At a Glance
Median Income
$82,692
$24,773 per capita
Home Value
$317,900
Zillow: $401,168
Violent Crime
426/100K
2,523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
35°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Pitkin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pitkin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pitkin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pitkin residents earn a median household income of $82,692 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,773. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,244 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pitkin is $317,900 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,168. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Pitkin reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,523/100K.
Education
58.5% of adults in Pitkin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pitkin has an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density488/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,692
Per Capita$24,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$317,900
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$401,168
Housing Units209
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent426/100K
Property2,523/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp35°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation9,230 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pitkin was built in 1972.
61.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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