Red Cliff, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Summit County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
283 Population 1,179/sq mi density
$68,056 Median Income $42,598 per capita
$742,600 Home Value $1,734,310 Zillow
$1,450 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,056 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$742,600 home value, $1,450/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Cliff, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,056
9% below
$42,598 per capita
Home Value
$742,600
163% above
Zillow: $1,734,310
Median Rent
$1,450/mo
25% above
33.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
24% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
28% below
9.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Red Cliff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Red Cliff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Home Value
263%
Rent
125%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
124%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Cliff a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Cliff residents earn a median household income of $68,056 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,598. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Cliff is $742,600 , 163% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,734,310. Median rent is $1,450/month, with 33.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

41.8% of adults in Red Cliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Cliff has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,179/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,056
Per Capita$42,598
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$4,341M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093

Housing

F
Home Value$742,600
Rent$1,450
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$1,734,310
Housing Units149
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity23.0%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
Elevation8,834 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 67%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Red Cliff was founded in 1879.
The median home in Red Cliff was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.