Living in Sugarloaf, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sugarloaf · Census data 2020–2024
Sugarloaf has 474 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median home value is $1,255,400.
Sugarloaf is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sugarloaf at a glance
- Population
- 474
- Median age
- 40.7State: 37.7
- Median home value
- $1,255,400State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 85.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Sugarloaf a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 133% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sugarloaf
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sugarloaf the median home value is $1,255,400, 277% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Sugarloaf: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 236
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 30.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.87
30.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sugarloaf has many vacation and second homes.
Sugarloaf demographics
- Population
- 474
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 165
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sugarloaf ›
Education in Sugarloaf
85.8% of adults 25 and older in Sugarloaf have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 48.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sugarloaf
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Sugarloaf vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarloaf | 474 | — | $1,255,400 | — |
| Crisman | 268 | $172,574 | $846,600 | — |
| Tall Timber | 382 | $203,110 | $1,086,200 | — |
| St. Ann Highlands | 453 | $188,125 | $936,200 | — |
| Pine Brook Hill | 543 | $63,606 | $1,099,100 | — |
| Lazy Acres | 778 | $147,625 | $1,024,700 | — |
| Nederland | 1,655 | $122,917 | $707,100 | $1,453 |
| Ward | 103 | $56,875 | $322,200 | — |
| Bar-K Ranch | 199 | $115,521 | $772,100 | — |
More for people moving to Sugarloaf
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What is the average home price in Sugarloaf?
The median home value in Sugarloaf is $1,255,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Sugarloaf, CO a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 133% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Sugarloaf?
The median age in Sugarloaf is 40.7 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Sugarloaf?
The average commute to work in Sugarloaf is 34 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sugarloaf?
The unemployment rate in Sugarloaf is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sugarloaf?
85.8% of adults in Sugarloaf 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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