Living in Ward, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ward · Census data 2020–2024
Ward has 103 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $56,875 (40% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $322,200.
Ward is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ward at a glance
- Population
- 103
- Median age
- 46.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $322,200State: $539,400
- Homeowners
- 93.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.9%
Is Ward a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ward
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ward the median home value is $322,200, 3% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,728 a month in housing costs.
Ward median household income
The median household income in Ward is $56,875 and the income per person is $42,307. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Ward: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 76
- Owner-occupied
- 93.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.7%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.72
Ward demographics
- Population
- 103
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 15.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ward ›
Education in Ward
34.9% of adults 25 and older in Ward have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 15.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ward
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Ward vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward | 103 | $56,875 | $322,200 | — |
| Bar-K Ranch | 199 | $115,521 | $772,100 | — |
| St. Ann Highlands | 453 | $188,125 | $936,200 | — |
| Jamestown | 324 | $149,375 | $595,900 | $1,234 |
| Nederland | 1,655 | $122,917 | $707,100 | $1,453 |
| Crisman | 268 | $172,574 | $846,600 | — |
| Lazy Acres | 778 | $147,625 | $1,024,700 | — |
| Tall Timber | 382 | $203,110 | $1,086,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ward, CO?
The median household income in Ward is $56,875, 40% 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 Ward?
The median home value in Ward is $322,200, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
Is Ward, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in Ward?
The median age in Ward is 46.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
What is the unemployment rate in Ward?
The unemployment rate in Ward is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ward?
34.9% of adults in Ward 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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