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Blue River, Colorado

town · Summit County

At a glance

1,410
Population
$1,267,300
Median home value (all homes)
318% above U.S. median
$979,231
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$2,853/mo
Median rent
112% above U.S. median
$134,250
Median household income
71% above U.S. median
17.5 min
Average commute
98.2%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 192 — 92% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing335% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities33% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost38% 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 college49 mi
Nearest community college55 mi
Nearest technical college52 mi
High school graduates96.2%
College graduates55%

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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