Living in Cortez, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cortez · Census data 2020–2024
Cortez has 8,976 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $54,247 (43% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $272,900, the median rent is $984/month.
Cortez at a glance
- Population
- 8,976
- Median age
- 36.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $54,247State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $272,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $984/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Cortez a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 15%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Cortez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cortez the median home value is $272,900, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,297 a month in housing costs.
Cortez median household income
The median household income in Cortez is $54,247 and the income per person is $30,546. 15% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Cortez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,991
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.37
Cortez demographics
- Population
- 8,976
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 3,715
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cortez ›
Education in Cortez
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Cortez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cortez
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Cortez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | 8,976 | $54,247 | $272,900 | $984 |
| Dolores | 918 | $34,861 | $308,100 | $741 |
| Towaoc | 1,078 | $22,955 | $425,900 | $424 |
| Mancos | 1,174 | $65,833 | $353,200 | $820 |
| Marvel | 100 | $56,719 | $309,500 | — |
| Aneth | 257 | $62,917 | $61,700 | $890 |
| Dove Creek | 651 | $62,831 | $149,600 | — |
| La Plata | 2,233 | $57,071 | $210,000 | $938 |
| Rico | 414 | $104,250 | $560,400 | $1,625 |
More for people moving to Cortez
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What is the median household income in Cortez, CO?
The median household income in Cortez is $54,247, 43% 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 Cortez?
The median home value in Cortez is $272,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Cortez?
The median gross rent in Cortez is $984 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Cortez, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 15%.
What is the median age in Cortez?
The median age in Cortez is 36.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Cortez?
The average commute to work in Cortez is 15 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cortez?
The unemployment rate in Cortez is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cortez?
26.6% of adults in Cortez 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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