Living in Vilas, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vilas · Census data 2020–2024
Vilas has 184 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median home value is $65,000, the median rent is $464/month.
Vilas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vilas at a glance
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.7
- Median home value
- $65,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $464/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Vilas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 34.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Vilas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vilas the median home value is $65,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $464 per month, which is 21.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Vilas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 80
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.56
Vilas demographics
- Population
- 184
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 34.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 72
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 2.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vilas ›
Education in Vilas
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Vilas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vilas
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 56.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.2%
Vilas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilas | 184 | — | $65,000 | $464 |
| Walsh | 492 | $24,196 | $85,000 | $566 |
| Springfield | 1,384 | $48,295 | $134,100 | $588 |
| Manter | 142 | $47,578 | — | — |
| Elkhart | 1,661 | $56,771 | $101,600 | $675 |
| Keyes | 175 | $113,750 | — | — |
| Johnson City | 1,549 | $71,105 | $65,200 | $679 |
| Boise City | 1,125 | $43,393 | $67,100 | $726 |
| Rolla | 542 | $58,750 | $58,500 | $619 |
More for people moving to Vilas
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What is the average home price in Vilas?
The median home value in Vilas is $65,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Vilas?
The median gross rent in Vilas is $464 per month, about 21.4% of household income.
Is Vilas, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median; an average commute of 11 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 34.8%.
What is the median age in Vilas?
The median age in Vilas is 33.7 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Vilas?
The average commute to work in Vilas is 11 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vilas?
The unemployment rate in Vilas is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vilas?
16.2% of adults in Vilas 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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