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Carbondale, Colorado

town · Garfield County

At a glance

6,637
Population
$900,600
Median home value (all homes)
197% above U.S. median
$1,453,040
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,167/mo
Median rent
61% above U.S. median
$108,324
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
97.8%
Homes with broadband
13.9%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 156 — 56% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing215% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost2% 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 college12 mi
Nearest community college73 mi
Nearest technical college65 mi
High school graduates87.6%
College graduates53%

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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