Living in Mountain Village, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mountain Village · Census data 2020–2024
Mountain Village has 2,185 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $52,923 (45% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $1,072/month.
Mountain Village at a glance
- Population
- 2,185
- Median age
- 33.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $52,923State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,072/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.3%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Mountain Village a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Colorado median; home values 271% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Mountain Village
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mountain Village the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,072 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Mountain Village median household income
The median household income in Mountain Village is $52,923 and the income per person is $98,621. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Mountain Village: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,250
- Owner-occupied
- 27.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.6%
- Vacant
- 30.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 1.40
30.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mountain Village has many vacation and second homes.
Mountain Village demographics
- Population
- 2,185
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 1,562
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mountain Village ›
Education in Mountain Village
61.3% of adults 25 and older in Mountain Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 24.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mountain Village
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 22.7%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 39%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.7%
Mountain Village vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Village | 2,185 | $52,923 | $2,000,001 | $1,072 |
| Telluride | 2,160 | $102,405 | — | $3,056 |
| Ophir | 120 | $135,179 | $906,300 | — |
| Placerville | 333 | $105,972 | $1,133,100 | $2,194 |
| Ouray | 985 | $78,182 | $588,300 | $1,346 |
| Silverton | 637 | $77,546 | $471,100 | $992 |
| Ridgway | 1,237 | $83,750 | $709,900 | $1,577 |
| Loghill Village | 618 | $89,297 | $823,700 | — |
| Rico | 414 | $104,250 | $560,400 | $1,625 |
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What is the median household income in Mountain Village, CO?
The median household income in Mountain Village is $52,923, 45% 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 Mountain Village?
The median home value in Mountain Village is $2,000,001, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Mountain Village?
The median gross rent in Mountain Village is $1,072 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Mountain Village, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Colorado median; home values 271% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 21.6%.
What is the median age in Mountain Village?
The median age in Mountain Village is 33.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Mountain Village?
The average commute to work in Mountain Village is 14 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain Village?
The unemployment rate in Mountain Village is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mountain Village?
61.3% of adults in Mountain Village 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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