Winter Park, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Winter Park is a small town in Colorado with a population of 750. Residents earn $62,917 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
750 Population 44/sq mi density
$62,917 Median Income $59,473 per capita
$548,300 Home Value $785,114 Zillow
$1,654 Median Rent
36°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$548,300 home value, $1,654/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,917
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $548,300
95% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 63.5%
88% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,654
42% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.2%
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Winter Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population750
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density44/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,917
Per Capita$59,473
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,018M
Commute20 min

Housing

D
Home Value$548,300
Rent$1,654
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$785,114

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation10,126 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+63.5%
High School+96.1%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 55%
Commute20 min
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Is Winter Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winter Park receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Winter Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winter Park is $62,917, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winter Park is $548,300, making it a premium housing market at 95% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Winter Park is a highly educated community — 63.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Winter Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches, including 143.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Winter Park has a population of 750 with a density of 44 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.9%).

Population

750
Total Population
44
People / sq mi
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
17.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.3%
Female 37.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Winter Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Winter Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winter Park is $62,917, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Winter Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,917
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$59,473
Avg Weekly Wage$1,306
IRS Avg AGI$92,518

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)228
County GDP$1,018M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare4
Retail7
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,366
32% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Winter Park is $548,300, 95% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,654 (42% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $785,114.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$548,300
95% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$785,114

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,654
42% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,890

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,366
32% below US avg
Effective Rate0.43%
In Winter Park, 24.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 16.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winter Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.2%
25% below US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure26.1%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity16.5%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.4%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death6,625/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access54.7%
Healthcare Facilities4

Crime Rates: Winter Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Winter Park has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average36.0°F
33% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.6 inches
48% below US avg
Snowfall143.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation10,126 ft (3,086 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates39.8785°N, 105.7828°W
County FIPS08047
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 63.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 41.9%
D 54.6%

Winner: Democrat by 12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+63.5%
88% above US avg
High School+96.1%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density44/sq mi
Total Area17.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants16
Retail Stores7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Work from Home10.0%

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