Living in Ouray, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ouray · Census data 2020–2024
Ouray has 985 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $78,182 (18% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $588,300, the median rent is $1,346/month.
Ouray is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ouray at a glance
- Population
- 985
- Median age
- 54.5State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $78,182State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $588,300State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,346/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 72.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.8%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Ouray a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Colorado median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ouray
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ouray the median home value is $588,300, 77% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,346 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,607 a month in housing costs.
Ouray median household income
The median household income in Ouray is $78,182 and the income per person is $45,771. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Ouray: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 798
- Owner-occupied
- 72.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.2%
- Vacant
- 37.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.99
37.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ouray has many vacation and second homes.
Ouray demographics
- Population
- 985
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 34.4%
- Households
- 496
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ouray ›
Education in Ouray
63.8% of adults 25 and older in Ouray have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 24% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ouray
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 48.6%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 23%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Ouray vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouray | 985 | $78,182 | $588,300 | $1,346 |
| Telluride | 2,160 | $102,405 | — | $3,056 |
| Ridgway | 1,237 | $83,750 | $709,900 | $1,577 |
| Mountain Village | 2,185 | $52,923 | $2,000,001 | $1,072 |
| Loghill Village | 618 | $89,297 | $823,700 | — |
| Ophir | 120 | $135,179 | $906,300 | — |
| Silverton | 637 | $77,546 | $471,100 | $992 |
| Lake City | 561 | $61,919 | $428,600 | $1,180 |
| Placerville | 333 | $105,972 | $1,133,100 | $2,194 |
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What is the median household income in Ouray, CO?
The median household income in Ouray is $78,182, 18% 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 Ouray?
The median home value in Ouray is $588,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Ouray?
The median gross rent in Ouray is $1,346 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Ouray, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 12 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Colorado median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Ouray?
The median age in Ouray is 54.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Ouray?
The average commute to work in Ouray is 12 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ouray?
The unemployment rate in Ouray is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ouray?
63.8% of adults in Ouray 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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