Living in Nucla, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nucla · Census data 2020–2024
Nucla has 598 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median household income is $42,857 (55% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $141,100, the median rent is $929/month.
Nucla is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Nucla at a glance
- Population
- 598
- Median age
- 55.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $42,857State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $141,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $929/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Nucla a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nucla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nucla the median home value is $141,100, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,147 a month in housing costs.
Nucla median household income
The median household income in Nucla is $42,857 and the income per person is $28,926. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Nucla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 336
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.12
Nucla demographics
- Population
- 598
- Median age
- 55.6
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 282
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nucla ›
Education in Nucla
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Nucla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nucla
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.5%
Nucla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nucla | 598 | $42,857 | $141,100 | $929 |
| Naturita | 589 | $27,917 | $158,400 | $894 |
| Redvale | 389 | $56,833 | $256,000 | — |
| Norwood | 381 | $57,417 | $333,700 | $1,618 |
| Placerville | 333 | $105,972 | $1,133,100 | $2,194 |
| Dove Creek | 651 | $62,831 | $149,600 | — |
| Delta | 9,421 | $45,250 | $283,300 | $990 |
| Rico | 414 | $104,250 | $560,400 | $1,625 |
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What is the median household income in Nucla, CO?
The median household income in Nucla is $42,857, 55% 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 Nucla?
The median home value in Nucla is $141,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Nucla?
The median gross rent in Nucla is $929 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Nucla, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Nucla?
The median age in Nucla is 55.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Nucla?
The average commute to work in Nucla is 14 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nucla?
The unemployment rate in Nucla is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nucla?
11.6% of adults in Nucla 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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