Living in Limon, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Limon · Census data 2020–2024
Limon has 1,678 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $65,776 (31% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $219,300, the median rent is $872/month.
Limon at a glance
- Population
- 1,678
- Median age
- 45.2State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $65,776State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $219,300State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $872/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Limon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Colorado median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Limon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Limon the median home value is $219,300, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Limon median household income
The median household income in Limon is $65,776 and the income per person is $33,882. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Limon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 778
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.41
Limon demographics
- Population
- 1,678
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 682
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Limon ›
Education in Limon
41.2% of adults 25 and older in Limon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Limon
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Limon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limon | 1,678 | $65,776 | $219,300 | $872 |
| Genoa | 190 | $63,125 | $186,100 | — |
| Hugo | 970 | $48,958 | $254,400 | $906 |
| Arriba | 307 | $43,555 | $110,200 | $606 |
| Simla | 423 | $44,688 | $251,400 | $1,042 |
| Deer Trail | 1,275 | $73,906 | $373,000 | $1,021 |
| Flagler | 635 | $48,500 | $167,700 | $901 |
| Calhan | 620 | $62,321 | $296,600 | $943 |
| Byers | 1,726 | $93,571 | $402,100 | $1,551 |
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What is the median household income in Limon, CO?
The median household income in Limon is $65,776, 31% 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 Limon?
The median home value in Limon is $219,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Limon?
The median gross rent in Limon is $872 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Limon, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Colorado median.
What is the median age in Limon?
The median age in Limon is 45.2 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Limon?
The average commute to work in Limon is 24 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Limon?
The unemployment rate in Limon is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Limon?
41.2% of adults in Limon 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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