Living in Dillon, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dillon · Census data 2020–2024
Dillon has 832 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $111,250 (17% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $1,090,000, the median rent is $1,798/month.
Dillon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dillon at a glance
- Population
- 832
- Median age
- 51.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $111,250State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $1,090,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,798/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Dillon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 102% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Dillon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dillon the median home value is $1,090,000, 228% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,798 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,214 a month in housing costs.
Dillon median household income
The median household income in Dillon is $111,250 and the income per person is $65,383. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Dillon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,224
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 66.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.04
66.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dillon has many vacation and second homes.
Dillon demographics
- Population
- 832
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 10.3%
- 65 and older
- 23%
- Households
- 408
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dillon ›
Education in Dillon
66.9% of adults 25 and older in Dillon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 32.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dillon
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Dillon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon | 832 | $111,250 | $1,090,000 | $1,798 |
| Silverthorne | 4,815 | $125,478 | $700,800 | $2,081 |
| Frisco | 2,825 | $113,506 | $891,400 | $1,954 |
| Keystone | 1,216 | $51,591 | $1,284,700 | $874 |
| Breckenridge | 4,959 | $138,191 | $1,012,700 | $1,752 |
| Montezuma | 120 | $130,357 | $854,200 | $1,857 |
| Blue River | 1,410 | $134,250 | $1,267,300 | $2,853 |
| Vail | 4,613 | $98,893 | $1,400,700 | $1,606 |
| Silver Plume | 127 | $52,083 | $473,500 | $985 |
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What is the median household income in Dillon, CO?
The median household income in Dillon is $111,250, 17% 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 Dillon?
The median home value in Dillon is $1,090,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Dillon?
The median gross rent in Dillon is $1,798 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Dillon, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 102% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Dillon?
The median age in Dillon is 51.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Dillon?
The average commute to work in Dillon is 20 minutes; 29.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dillon?
The unemployment rate in Dillon is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dillon?
66.9% of adults in Dillon 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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