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Smeltertown, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Chaffee County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
127
Population
847/sq mi density
$135,580
Median Income
$37,550 per capita
46°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
3,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,580 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
20.9%
68% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
35
Median year built: 1985
Ownership vs. Renting
20.9%
Owner-Occupied
79.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,429/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,861/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,178/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
20.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $688,727 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,083 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,429 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,861 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,178 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 20.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 79.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 20.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 35 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |