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Telluride, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County
Telluride, CO
At a Glance
How Telluride Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Telluride's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Telluride a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Telluride residents earn a median household income of $97,330 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $70,284. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Telluride is $390,300 , 38% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,257,315. Median rent is $2,269/month, with 31.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Telluride reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 675/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
85.9% of adults in Telluride hold a bachelor's degree or higher (155% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Telluride has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.