Living in Branson, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branson · Census data 2020–2024
Branson has 62 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $34,063 (64% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $50,400.
Branson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Branson at a glance
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 45State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $34,063State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $50,400State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Branson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Branson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Branson the median home value is $50,400, 85% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Branson median household income
The median household income in Branson is $34,063 and the income per person is $17,139. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Branson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 65
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 43.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.68
43.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Branson has many vacation and second homes.
Branson demographics
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 37
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branson ›
Education in Branson
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Branson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Branson
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 48.6%
Branson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 62 | $34,063 | $50,400 | — |
| Des Moines | 174 | $63,864 | $152,500 | — |
| Raton | 6,026 | $52,641 | $134,300 | $741 |
| El Moro | 151 | $108,571 | $237,500 | — |
| Trinidad | 8,286 | $52,273 | $226,800 | $910 |
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What is the median household income in Branson, CO?
The median household income in Branson is $34,063, 64% lower 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 Branson?
The median home value in Branson is $50,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Branson, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
What is the median age in Branson?
The median age in Branson is 45 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Branson?
The average commute to work in Branson is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Branson?
The unemployment rate in Branson is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Branson?
16.3% of adults in Branson 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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