Living in Allenspark, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allenspark · Census data 2020–2024
Allenspark has 825 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $108,056 (13% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $742,900, the median rent is $1,311/month.
Allenspark is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Allenspark at a glance
- Population
- 825
- Median age
- 54.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $108,056State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $742,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,311/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.2%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Allenspark a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Allenspark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allenspark the median home value is $742,900, 123% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,311 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,833 a month in housing costs.
Allenspark median household income
The median household income in Allenspark is $108,056 and the income per person is $86,647. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Allenspark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 903
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 54.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 1.98
54.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Allenspark has many vacation and second homes.
Allenspark demographics
- Population
- 825
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 412
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allenspark ›
Education in Allenspark
59.2% of adults 25 and older in Allenspark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 26.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allenspark
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 57%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Allenspark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenspark | 825 | $108,056 | $742,900 | $1,311 |
| Bar-K Ranch | 199 | $115,521 | $772,100 | — |
| Estes Park | 5,844 | $85,956 | $664,200 | $1,511 |
| Jamestown | 324 | $149,375 | $595,900 | $1,234 |
| Ward | 103 | $56,875 | $322,200 | — |
| Lyons | 1,838 | $122,837 | $845,400 | $1,981 |
| Altona | 587 | $149,327 | $1,084,000 | $3,501 |
| Lazy Acres | 778 | $147,625 | $1,024,700 | — |
| Crisman | 268 | $172,574 | $846,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Allenspark, CO?
The median household income in Allenspark is $108,056, 13% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Allenspark?
The median home value in Allenspark is $742,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Allenspark?
The median gross rent in Allenspark is $1,311 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Allenspark, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Allenspark?
The median age in Allenspark is 54.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Allenspark?
The average commute to work in Allenspark is 38 minutes; 30% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allenspark?
The unemployment rate in Allenspark is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allenspark?
59.2% of adults in Allenspark have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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