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Akron, Colorado

town · Washington County

At a glance

1,722
Population
$208,100
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$245,435
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,067/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$57,321
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
21.8 min
Average commute
82.8%
Homes with broadband
1.78%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost23% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college80 mi
Nearest community college30 mi
Nearest technical college89 mi
High school graduates89.1%
College graduates25.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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