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Bayfield, Colorado

town · La Plata County

At a glance

2,901
Population
$412,500
Median home value (all homes)
36% above U.S. median
$519,582
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,236/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$93,125
Median household income
19% above U.S. median
17.4 min
Average commute
88.5%
Homes with broadband
98.31%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost39% 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 college15 mi
Nearest community college45 mi
Nearest technical college105 mi
High school graduates97%
College graduates32.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county La Plata County Economic Development
The La Plata Economic Development Alliance is a public/private partnership driving economic development in La Plata County, focused on building business capacity, supporting attainable housing for the community workforce, and providing workforce development.
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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