Living in Nathrop, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nathrop · Census data 2020–2024
Nathrop has 187 residents with a median age of 63.1. The median household income is $30,040 (69% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $125,500.
Nathrop is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nathrop at a glance
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 63.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $30,040State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $125,500State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
Is Nathrop a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 32.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Nathrop
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nathrop the median home value is $125,500, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Nathrop median household income
The median household income in Nathrop is $30,040 and the income per person is $26,713. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Nathrop: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 227
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 1.27
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Nathrop has many vacation and second homes.
Nathrop demographics
- Population
- 187
- Median age
- 63.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 33.7%
- Households
- 147
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nathrop ›
Education in Nathrop
46% of adults 25 and older in Nathrop have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 30.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nathrop
- Unemployment rate
- 32.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Nathrop vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathrop | 187 | $30,040 | $125,500 | — |
| Buena Vista | 3,010 | $78,323 | $572,700 | $2,020 |
| Salida | 5,861 | $70,045 | $648,500 | $1,292 |
| Poncha Springs | 959 | $97,139 | $522,900 | $1,783 |
| Pitkin | 131 | $85,729 | $355,200 | — |
| Howard | 966 | $60,386 | $474,600 | — |
| Twin Lakes | 615 | $142,601 | $680,200 | — |
| Fairplay | 1,067 | $107,976 | $431,300 | $2,166 |
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What is the median household income in Nathrop, CO?
The median household income in Nathrop is $30,040, 69% 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 Nathrop?
The median home value in Nathrop is $125,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Nathrop, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 32.3%.
What is the median age in Nathrop?
The median age in Nathrop is 63.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Nathrop?
The unemployment rate in Nathrop is 32.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nathrop?
46% of adults in Nathrop 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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