Living in Loma, Colorado

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

Loma has 1,350 residents with a median age of 19.6. The median household income is $141,023 (48% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $786,800.

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

Loma at a glance

Population
1,350
Median age
19.6State: 37.7
Median household income
$141,023State: $95,470
Median home value
$786,800State: $539,400
Homeowners
80.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
Average commute
17 min

Is Loma a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.

Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Loma

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Loma the median home value is $786,800, 136% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,601 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Loma$786,800
Colorado$539,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Colorado$1,761
United States$1,413

Loma median household income

The median household income in Loma is $141,023 and the income per person is $33,172. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).

Median household income

Loma$141,023
Colorado$95,470
United States$80,734

Housing in Loma: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
327
Owner-occupied
80.1%
Renter-occupied
19.9%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2001
Average household size
4.13

Loma demographics

Population
1,350
Median age
19.6
Under 18
46.7%
65 and older
9%
Households
327
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Loma

29.4% of adults 25 and older in Loma have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 7.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Loma29.4%
Colorado45.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Loma

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.6%
Average commute
17 minState: 25 min
Work from home
1.9%
Drive alone
89.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Loma vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Loma1,350$141,023$786,800—
Fruita13,691$87,184$398,200$1,472
Redlands8,868$92,391$487,500$1,488
Grand Junction68,142$70,080$389,800$1,142
Orchard Mesa6,945$80,359$332,600$1,535
Fruitvale8,019$77,887$333,100$1,686
Clifton19,518$52,100$250,500$1,107
Palisade2,584$80,587$404,600$1,203
De Beque458$63,558$241,700$1,094

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Living in Loma: FAQ

What is the median household income in Loma, CO?

The median household income in Loma is $141,023, 48% higher 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 Loma?

The median home value in Loma is $786,800, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.

Is Loma, CO a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Loma?

The median age in Loma is 19.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).

How long is the commute in Loma?

The average commute to work in Loma is 17 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Loma?

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

How educated is Loma?

29.4% of adults in Loma 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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