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Brookside, Colorado

town · Fremont County

At a glance

276
Population
$357,100
Median home value (all homes)
18% above U.S. median
$342,522
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,364/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$62,813
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
23.1 min
Average commute
83.6%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
13.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing35% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost19% 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 college32 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates90.9%
College graduates23.1%

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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