Living in Blue River, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blue River · Census data 2020–2024
Blue River has 1,410 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $134,250 (41% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $1,267,300, the median rent is $2,853/month.
Blue River is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Blue River at a glance
- Population
- 1,410
- Median age
- 32.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $134,250State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $1,267,300State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,853/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Blue River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 135% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Blue River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blue River the median home value is $1,267,300, 281% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,853 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,111 a month in housing costs.
Blue River median household income
The median household income in Blue River is $134,250 and the income per person is $58,737. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Blue River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 840
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 46.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.15
46.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Blue River has many vacation and second homes.
Blue River demographics
- Population
- 1,410
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 447
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blue River ›
Education in Blue River
55% of adults 25 and older in Blue River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blue River
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 31.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Blue River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River | 1,410 | $134,250 | $1,267,300 | $2,853 |
| Breckenridge | 4,959 | $138,191 | $1,012,700 | $1,752 |
| Frisco | 2,825 | $113,506 | $891,400 | $1,954 |
| Keystone | 1,216 | $51,591 | $1,284,700 | $874 |
| Dillon | 832 | $111,250 | $1,090,000 | $1,798 |
| Montezuma | 120 | $130,357 | $854,200 | $1,857 |
| Silverthorne | 4,815 | $125,478 | $700,800 | $2,081 |
| Fairplay | 1,067 | $107,976 | $431,300 | $2,166 |
| Red Cliff | 308 | $72,125 | $837,000 | $1,239 |
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What is the median household income in Blue River, CO?
The median household income in Blue River is $134,250, 41% 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 Blue River?
The median home value in Blue River is $1,267,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Blue River?
The median gross rent in Blue River is $2,853 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Blue River, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 135% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Blue River?
The median age in Blue River is 32.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Blue River?
The average commute to work in Blue River is 18 minutes; 31.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blue River?
The unemployment rate in Blue River is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blue River?
55% of adults in Blue River 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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