Living in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green Mountain Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Green Mountain Falls has 459 residents with a median age of 47.4. The median household income is $101,827 (7% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $449,100, the median rent is $1,699/month.
Green Mountain Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Green Mountain Falls at a glance
- Population
- 459
- Median age
- 47.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $101,827State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $449,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,699/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Green Mountain Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Colorado median; home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Green Mountain Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green Mountain Falls the median home value is $449,100, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,699 per month, which is 20.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,080 a month in housing costs.
Green Mountain Falls median household income
The median household income in Green Mountain Falls is $101,827 and the income per person is $54,204. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Green Mountain Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 51.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.14
51.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Green Mountain Falls has many vacation and second homes.
Green Mountain Falls demographics
- Population
- 459
- Median age
- 47.4
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green Mountain Falls ›
Education in Green Mountain Falls
51.3% of adults 25 and older in Green Mountain Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green Mountain Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 20%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Green Mountain Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Falls | 459 | $101,827 | $449,100 | $1,699 |
| Cascade-Chipita Park | 1,412 | $119,531 | $514,900 | $1,416 |
| Woodland Park | 7,949 | $99,238 | $549,200 | $2,007 |
| Manitou Springs | 4,735 | $85,000 | $561,200 | $1,283 |
| Air Force Academy | 6,727 | $69,474 | — | $2,264 |
| Midland | 182 | $87,176 | $495,500 | — |
| Gleneagle | 6,440 | $139,653 | $605,400 | $2,099 |
| Monument | 11,735 | $128,816 | $636,700 | $1,929 |
| Palmer Lake | 2,623 | $125,357 | $485,700 | $1,911 |
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What is the median household income in Green Mountain Falls, CO?
The median household income in Green Mountain Falls is $101,827, 7% 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 Green Mountain Falls?
The median home value in Green Mountain Falls is $449,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Green Mountain Falls?
The median gross rent in Green Mountain Falls is $1,699 per month, about 20.1% of household income.
Is Green Mountain Falls, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Colorado median; home values 17% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Green Mountain Falls?
The median age in Green Mountain Falls is 47.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Green Mountain Falls?
The average commute to work in Green Mountain Falls is 26 minutes; 20% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green Mountain Falls?
The unemployment rate in Green Mountain Falls is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green Mountain Falls?
51.3% of adults in Green Mountain Falls 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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