Living in Ophir, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ophir · Census data 2020–2024
Ophir has 120 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $135,179 (42% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $906,300.
Ophir is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ophir at a glance
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 37.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $135,179State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $906,300State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 92.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ophir a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 68% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ophir
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ophir the median home value is $906,300, 172% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Ophir median household income
The median household income in Ophir is $135,179 and the income per person is $67,135. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Ophir: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 68
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.03
Ophir demographics
- Population
- 120
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 14.2%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 59
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ophir ›
Education in Ophir
92.2% of adults 25 and older in Ophir have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 36.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ophir
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Ophir vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophir | 120 | $135,179 | $906,300 | — |
| Mountain Village | 2,185 | $52,923 | $2,000,001 | $1,072 |
| Telluride | 2,160 | $102,405 | — | $3,056 |
| Silverton | 637 | $77,546 | $471,100 | $992 |
| Ouray | 985 | $78,182 | $588,300 | $1,346 |
| Placerville | 333 | $105,972 | $1,133,100 | $2,194 |
| Rico | 414 | $104,250 | $560,400 | $1,625 |
| Ridgway | 1,237 | $83,750 | $709,900 | $1,577 |
| Loghill Village | 618 | $89,297 | $823,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ophir, CO?
The median household income in Ophir is $135,179, 42% 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 Ophir?
The median home value in Ophir is $906,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Ophir, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 68% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Ophir?
The median age in Ophir is 37.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Ophir?
The average commute to work in Ophir is 23 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ophir?
The unemployment rate in Ophir is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ophir?
92.2% of adults in Ophir 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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