Living in Idledale, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Idledale · Census data 2020–2024
Idledale has 297 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median home value is $451,900.
Idledale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Idledale at a glance
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 35.7State: 37.7
- Median home value
- $451,900State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.5%
Is Idledale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 12.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Idledale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Idledale the median home value is $451,900, 36% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,118 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Idledale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 161
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.7%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.25
Idledale demographics
- Population
- 297
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Idledale ›
Education in Idledale
67.5% of adults 25 and older in Idledale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Idledale
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.3%
Idledale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idledale | 297 | — | $451,900 | — |
| Genesee | 3,778 | $186,667 | $1,032,700 | $2,819 |
| Indian Hills | 986 | $178,980 | $789,200 | — |
| Kittredge | 812 | $222,500 | $744,000 | — |
| Morrison | 412 | $122,083 | $875,000 | $1,700 |
| Golden | 20,417 | $98,582 | $837,700 | $1,953 |
| Evergreen | 8,602 | $150,417 | $829,400 | $1,959 |
| West Pleasant View | 5,051 | $95,817 | $489,400 | $1,966 |
| East Pleasant View | 832 | $106,920 | $485,700 | — |
More for people moving to Idledale
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What is the average home price in Idledale?
The median home value in Idledale is $451,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Idledale, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Idledale?
The median age in Idledale is 35.7 years (Colorado: 37.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Idledale?
The unemployment rate in Idledale is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Idledale?
67.5% of adults in Idledale 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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