Living in De Beque, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Beque · Census data 2020–2024
De Beque has 458 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $63,558 (33% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $241,700, the median rent is $1,094/month.
De Beque is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
De Beque at a glance
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 47.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $63,558State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $241,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,094/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is De Beque a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in De Beque
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Beque the median home value is $241,700, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,288 a month in housing costs.
De Beque median household income
The median household income in De Beque is $63,558 and the income per person is $37,998. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in De Beque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 207
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.45
De Beque demographics
- Population
- 458
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 187
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Beque ›
Education in De Beque
18.2% of adults 25 and older in De Beque have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Beque
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
De Beque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Beque | 458 | $63,558 | $241,700 | $1,094 |
| Parachute | 1,422 | $58,778 | $271,400 | $1,073 |
| Collbran | 356 | $50,833 | $246,600 | — |
| Battlement Mesa | 5,755 | $76,152 | $312,700 | $1,106 |
| Palisade | 2,584 | $80,587 | $404,600 | $1,203 |
| Fruitvale | 8,019 | $77,887 | $333,100 | $1,686 |
| Clifton | 19,518 | $52,100 | $250,500 | $1,107 |
| Grand Junction | 68,142 | $70,080 | $389,800 | $1,142 |
| Orchard Mesa | 6,945 | $80,359 | $332,600 | $1,535 |
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What is the median household income in De Beque, CO?
The median household income in De Beque is $63,558, 33% 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 De Beque?
The median home value in De Beque is $241,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in De Beque?
The median gross rent in De Beque is $1,094 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is De Beque, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in De Beque?
The median age in De Beque is 47.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in De Beque?
The average commute to work in De Beque is 35 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Beque?
The unemployment rate in De Beque is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Beque?
18.2% of adults in De Beque 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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