Living in Eldora, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eldora · Census data 2020–2024
Eldora has 465 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median home value is $500,000, the median rent is $2,045/month.
Eldora is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eldora at a glance
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 33.5State: 37.7
- Median home value
- $500,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,045/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.8%
Is Eldora a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 52.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eldora
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eldora the median home value is $500,000, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,045 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Eldora: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 480
- Owner-occupied
- 27.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.7%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.41
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Eldora has many vacation and second homes.
Eldora demographics
- Population
- 465
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 330
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 22.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eldora ›
Education in Eldora
53.8% of adults 25 and older in Eldora have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eldora
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 97.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Eldora vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldora | 465 | — | $500,000 | $2,045 |
| Nederland | 1,655 | $122,917 | $707,100 | $1,453 |
| St. Ann Highlands | 453 | $188,125 | $936,200 | — |
| Ward | 103 | $56,875 | $322,200 | — |
| Winter Park | 844 | $68,828 | $775,300 | $1,648 |
| Black Hawk | 106 | $116,806 | $496,200 | — |
| Coal Creek | 2,346 | $134,250 | $625,800 | $1,868 |
| Central | 525 | $61,622 | $366,300 | $1,451 |
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What is the average home price in Eldora?
The median home value in Eldora is $500,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Eldora?
The median gross rent in Eldora is $2,045 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Eldora, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 52.9%.
What is the median age in Eldora?
The median age in Eldora is 33.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Eldora?
The unemployment rate in Eldora is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eldora?
53.8% of adults in Eldora 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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