Living in Jansen, Colorado

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jansen · Census data 2020–2024

Jansen has 81 residents with a median age of 71.6. The median household income is $33,242 (65% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $132,400.

Jansen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Jansen at a glance

Population
81
Median age
71.6State: 37.7
Median household income
$33,242State: $95,470
Median home value
$132,400State: $539,400
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%

Is Jansen a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 35.8%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Jansen

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jansen the median home value is $132,400, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Jansen$132,400
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Jansen median household income

The median household income in Jansen is $33,242 and the income per person is $24,227. 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

Jansen$33,242
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in Jansen: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
63
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.29

Jansen demographics

Population
81
Median age
71.6
Under 18
0%
65 and older
72.8%
Households
63
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
11.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White35.8%
Hispanic or Latino64.2%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jansen ›

Education in Jansen

39.5% of adults 25 and older in Jansen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jansen39.5%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Jansen

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.6%
Average commute
—State: 25 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
46%

Jansen vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Jansen81$33,242$132,400—
Starkville102$67,727$95,000$1,092
Trinidad8,286$52,273$226,800$910
Cokedale161$50,952$195,800$1,135
El Moro151$108,571$237,500—
Segundo143$79,141$160,700—
Aguilar401$28,795$96,400—
Raton6,026$52,641$134,300$741
La Veta804$52,804$389,300$696

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Living in Jansen: FAQ

What is the median household income in Jansen, CO?

The median household income in Jansen is $33,242, 65% 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 Jansen?

The median home value in Jansen is $132,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

Is Jansen, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 35.8%.

What is the median age in Jansen?

The median age in Jansen is 71.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).

What is the unemployment rate in Jansen?

The unemployment rate in Jansen is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Jansen?

39.5% of adults in Jansen 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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