Living in El Moro, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of El Moro · Census data 2020–2024

El Moro has 151 residents with a median age of 60.2. The median household income is $108,571 (14% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $237,500.

El Moro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

El Moro at a glance

Population
151
Median age
60.2State: 37.7
Median household income
$108,571State: $95,470
Median home value
$237,500State: $539,400
Homeowners
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
Average commute
19 min

Is El Moro a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Colorado median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in El Moro

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In El Moro the median home value is $237,500, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,841 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

El Moro$237,500
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

El Moro median household income

The median household income in El Moro is $108,571 and the income per person is $44,029. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

El Moro$108,571
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in El Moro: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
99
Owner-occupied
95.9%
Renter-occupied
4.1%
Vacant
25.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
2.04

El Moro demographics

Population
151
Median age
60.2
Under 18
11.9%
65 and older
30.5%
Households
74
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White78.1%
Hispanic or Latino47%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of El Moro ›

Education in El Moro

30.1% of adults 25 and older in El Moro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

El Moro30.1%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in El Moro

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.6%
Average commute
19 minState: 25 min
Work from home
15.5%
Drive alone
78.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
95.9%

El Moro vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
El Moro151$108,571$237,500—
Trinidad8,286$52,273$226,800$910
Starkville102$67,727$95,000$1,092
Cokedale161$50,952$195,800$1,135
Aguilar401$28,795$96,400—
Segundo143$79,141$160,700—
Raton6,026$52,641$134,300$741
Walsenburg3,072$51,474$147,300$744

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Living in El Moro: FAQ

What is the median household income in El Moro, CO?

The median household income in El Moro is $108,571, 14% 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 El Moro?

The median home value in El Moro is $237,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

Is El Moro, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Colorado median; home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 4%.

What is the median age in El Moro?

The median age in El Moro is 60.2 years (Colorado: 37.7).

How long is the commute in El Moro?

The average commute to work in El Moro is 19 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in El Moro?

The unemployment rate in El Moro is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is El Moro?

30.1% of adults in El Moro 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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