Living in Gunnison, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gunnison · Census data 2020–2024
Gunnison has 6,766 residents with a median age of 25.2. The median household income is $62,189 (35% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $461,000, the median rent is $1,230/month.
Gunnison at a glance
- Population
- 6,766
- Median age
- 25.2State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $62,189State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $461,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,230/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 48.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Gunnison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gunnison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gunnison the median home value is $461,000, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,230 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,715 a month in housing costs.
Gunnison median household income
The median household income in Gunnison is $62,189 and the income per person is $35,279. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Gunnison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,190
- Owner-occupied
- 48.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.3%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 1.90
Gunnison demographics
- Population
- 6,766
- Median age
- 25.2
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 3,046
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gunnison ›
Education in Gunnison
60.3% of adults 25 and older in Gunnison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gunnison
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Gunnison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison | 6,766 | $62,189 | $461,000 | $1,230 |
| Crested Butte | 1,229 | $74,479 | $1,010,600 | $1,365 |
| Pitkin | 131 | $85,729 | $355,200 | — |
| Mount Crested Butte | 823 | $85,357 | $555,300 | $2,129 |
| Marble | 309 | $170,793 | $773,900 | — |
| Lake City | 561 | $61,919 | $428,600 | $1,180 |
| Aspen | 6,756 | $74,033 | $819,900 | $2,081 |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | $97,139 | $522,900 | $1,783 |
| Snowmass Village | 2,972 | $102,959 | $1,729,900 | $2,042 |
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What is the median household income in Gunnison, CO?
The median household income in Gunnison is $62,189, 35% 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 Gunnison?
The median home value in Gunnison is $461,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Gunnison?
The median gross rent in Gunnison is $1,230 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is Gunnison, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Gunnison?
The median age in Gunnison is 25.2 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Gunnison?
The average commute to work in Gunnison is 18 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gunnison?
The unemployment rate in Gunnison is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gunnison?
60.3% of adults in Gunnison 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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