Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Ponderosa Park is a small town in Colorado with a population of 3,556. Residents earn $133,425 per year, which is 78% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ponderosa Park receives an overall livability score of 4.4 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. Ponderosa Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ponderosa Park is $133,425, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Ponderosa Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 50 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ponderosa Park is $670,400, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Ponderosa Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 74.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,425 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,448 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,634 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,479 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,132 |
| County GDP | $31,178M |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Healthcare | 1,115 |
| Retail | 955 |
| Manufacturing | 156 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.78% |
| Commute Time | 49.8 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
| Census Median | $670,400 |
| 138% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $699,450 |
| Median List Price | $699,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $245 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.7% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.78% |
| Obesity | 23.5% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,121/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.3 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 74.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,559 ft (1,999 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3987°N, 104.6352°W |
| County FIPS | 08035 |
Winner: Republican by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Retail Stores | 955 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 49.8 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |