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Coal Creek, Colorado

town · Fremont County (primary) , Boulder County

At a glance

324
Population
$199,000
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$610,387
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,225/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$34,000
Median household income
57% below U.S. median
34.7 min
Average commute
70.9%
Homes with broadband
3.59%
Locations with fiber available
11.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing17% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost22% above
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 college9 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates86.9%
College graduates12.4%

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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