Living in Larkspur, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Larkspur · Census data 2020–2024
Larkspur has 131 residents with a median age of 59.5. The median household income is $70,417 (26% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $163,600.
Larkspur is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Larkspur at a glance
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 59.5State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $70,417State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $163,600State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.7%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Larkspur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Larkspur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Larkspur the median home value is $163,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Larkspur median household income
The median household income in Larkspur is $70,417 and the income per person is $44,480. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Larkspur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 69
- Owner-occupied
- 89.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.8%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.02
Larkspur demographics
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 59.5
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 47.3%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Larkspur ›
Education in Larkspur
48.7% of adults 25 and older in Larkspur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Larkspur
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 33.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Larkspur vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | 131 | $70,417 | $163,600 | — |
| Perry Park | 1,570 | $158,214 | $850,400 | — |
| Palmer Lake | 2,623 | $125,357 | $485,700 | $1,911 |
| Woodmoor | 8,934 | $171,875 | $771,900 | $2,276 |
| Castle Rock | 79,123 | $145,197 | $652,900 | $2,000 |
| Monument | 11,735 | $128,816 | $636,700 | $1,929 |
| Gleneagle | 6,440 | $139,653 | $605,400 | $2,099 |
| Franktown | 472 | $250,001 | $1,398,300 | — |
| Castle Pines Village | 4,436 | $250,001 | $1,453,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Larkspur, CO?
The median household income in Larkspur is $70,417, 26% 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 Larkspur?
The median home value in Larkspur is $163,600, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Larkspur, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Larkspur?
The median age in Larkspur is 59.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Larkspur?
The average commute to work in Larkspur is 34 minutes; 33.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Larkspur?
The unemployment rate in Larkspur is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Larkspur?
48.7% of adults in Larkspur 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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