Telluride, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · San Juan County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,595 Population 1,174/sq mi density
$97,330 Median Income $70,284 per capita
$390,300 Home Value $2,210,488 Zillow
$2,269 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,330 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$390,300 home value, $2,269/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Telluride, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,330
30% above
$70,284 per capita
Home Value
$390,300
38% above
Zillow: $2,210,488
Median Rent
$2,269/mo
95% above
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.9%
155% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
23% below
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

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)

Income
130%
Home Value
138%
Rent
195%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
255%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Telluride a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.1% (14% 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 $2,210,488. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,364/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,595
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,174/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,330
Per Capita$70,284
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$59M
Avg Weekly Wage$716

Housing

A
Home Value$390,300
Rent$2,269
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$2,210,488
Housing Units2,336
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,364/100K

Health

Obesity24.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation8,751 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+85.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 64%
Commute8 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Telluride was founded in 1878.
The median home in Telluride was built in 1987.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.