At a Glance
Median Income
$133,425
$55,448 per capita
Home Value
$670,400
Zillow: $661,254
Violent Crime
73/100K
1,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.5%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Ponderosa Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ponderosa Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ponderosa Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ponderosa Park residents earn a median household income of $133,425 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,448. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ponderosa Park is $670,400 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $661,254. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Ponderosa Park reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,089/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Ponderosa Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponderosa Park has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,556
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density246/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,425
Per Capita$55,448
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
B+
Home Value$670,400
Rent
Ownership98.0%
Zillow$661,254
Housing Units1,261
Rent Burden13.4%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property1,089/100K
Health
Obesity23.5%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,559 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute50 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Ponderosa Park was built in 1991.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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