Living in Leadville, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leadville · Census data 2020–2024
Leadville has 2,620 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $86,350 (10% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $447,600, the median rent is $1,195/month.
Leadville at a glance
- Population
- 2,620
- Median age
- 38.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $86,350State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $447,600State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,195/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 68.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Leadville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Leadville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leadville the median home value is $447,600, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,195 per month, which is 45.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,791 a month in housing costs.
Leadville median household income
The median household income in Leadville is $86,350 and the income per person is $56,906. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Leadville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,525
- Owner-occupied
- 68.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.9%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.15
Leadville demographics
- Population
- 2,620
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 1,201
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leadville ›
Education in Leadville
64.6% of adults 25 and older in Leadville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 32.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leadville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Leadville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadville | 2,620 | $86,350 | $447,600 | $1,195 |
| Leadville North | 1,417 | $97,604 | $536,200 | $1,495 |
| Twin Lakes | 615 | $142,601 | $680,200 | — |
| Fairplay | 1,067 | $107,976 | $431,300 | $2,166 |
| Red Cliff | 308 | $72,125 | $837,000 | $1,239 |
| Blue River | 1,410 | $134,250 | $1,267,300 | $2,853 |
| Minturn | 993 | $111,944 | $1,103,100 | $2,104 |
| Breckenridge | 4,959 | $138,191 | $1,012,700 | $1,752 |
| Frisco | 2,825 | $113,506 | $891,400 | $1,954 |
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What is the median household income in Leadville, CO?
The median household income in Leadville is $86,350, 10% 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 Leadville?
The median home value in Leadville is $447,600, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Leadville?
The median gross rent in Leadville is $1,195 per month, about 45.4% of household income.
Is Leadville, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
What is the median age in Leadville?
The median age in Leadville is 38.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Leadville?
The average commute to work in Leadville is 26 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leadville?
The unemployment rate in Leadville is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leadville?
64.6% of adults in Leadville 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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