Living in Fowler, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fowler · Census data 2020–2024
Fowler has 936 residents with a median age of 61. The median household income is $44,048 (54% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $143,900, the median rent is $761/month.
Fowler is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fowler at a glance
- Population
- 936
- Median age
- 61State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $44,048State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $143,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $761/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Fowler a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fowler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fowler the median home value is $143,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $761 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.
Fowler median household income
The median household income in Fowler is $44,048 and the income per person is $33,452. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Fowler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 625
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.66
Fowler demographics
- Population
- 936
- Median age
- 61
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 45.3%
- Households
- 540
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fowler ›
Education in Fowler
25.1% of adults 25 and older in Fowler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fowler
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.3%
Fowler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler | 936 | $44,048 | $143,900 | $761 |
| Olney Springs | 557 | $48,500 | $97,300 | $1,056 |
| Manzanola | 361 | $36,010 | $128,300 | $774 |
| Crowley | 219 | $41,250 | $80,000 | $933 |
| Boone | 262 | $77,793 | — | $1,250 |
| Ordway | 1,528 | $54,583 | $104,400 | $1,036 |
| Rocky Ford | 3,815 | $40,655 | $143,900 | $775 |
| Avondale | 338 | $96,391 | $164,100 | — |
| Sugar City | 464 | $47,798 | $90,000 | $812 |
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What is the median household income in Fowler, CO?
The median household income in Fowler is $44,048, 54% 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 Fowler?
The median home value in Fowler is $143,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Fowler?
The median gross rent in Fowler is $761 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Fowler, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Fowler?
The median age in Fowler is 61 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Fowler?
The average commute to work in Fowler is 25 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fowler?
The unemployment rate in Fowler is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fowler?
25.1% of adults in Fowler 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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