Living in Gunbarrel, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gunbarrel · Census data 2020–2024
Gunbarrel has 10,051 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $109,407 (15% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $821,000, the median rent is $1,972/month.
Gunbarrel at a glance
- Population
- 10,051
- Median age
- 43.3State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $109,407State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $821,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,972/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Gunbarrel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gunbarrel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gunbarrel the median home value is $821,000, 147% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,972 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,703 a month in housing costs.
Gunbarrel median household income
The median household income in Gunbarrel is $109,407 and the income per person is $75,226. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Gunbarrel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,017
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.05
Gunbarrel demographics
- Population
- 10,051
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 4,899
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gunbarrel ›
Education in Gunbarrel
70.4% of adults 25 and older in Gunbarrel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 31.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gunbarrel
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 40.1%
- Drive alone
- 53.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.6%
Gunbarrel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunbarrel | 10,051 | $109,407 | $821,000 | $1,972 |
| Niwot | 3,447 | $146,492 | $995,700 | $1,414 |
| Boulder | 106,433 | $87,493 | $1,039,500 | $2,018 |
| Paragon Estates | 667 | $230,268 | $1,617,500 | — |
| Lafayette | 30,602 | $119,040 | $686,500 | $2,121 |
| Louisville | 20,786 | $147,319 | $883,900 | $2,166 |
| Erie | 33,808 | $173,349 | $736,500 | $2,805 |
| Pine Brook Hill | 543 | $63,606 | $1,099,100 | — |
| Altona | 587 | $149,327 | $1,084,000 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Gunbarrel, CO?
The median household income in Gunbarrel is $109,407, 15% 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 Gunbarrel?
The median home value in Gunbarrel is $821,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Gunbarrel?
The median gross rent in Gunbarrel is $1,972 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Gunbarrel, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Gunbarrel?
The median age in Gunbarrel is 43.3 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Gunbarrel?
The average commute to work in Gunbarrel is 22 minutes; 40.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gunbarrel?
The unemployment rate in Gunbarrel is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gunbarrel?
70.4% of adults in Gunbarrel 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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