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Crested Butte, Colorado

town · Gunnison County

At a glance

1,229
Population
$1,010,600
Median home value (all homes)
233% above U.S. median
$1,492,657
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,365/mo
Median rent
1% above U.S. median
$74,479
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
13.9 min
Average commute
87.7%
Homes with broadband
19.15%
Locations with fiber available
13.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 166 — 66% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing251% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost51% 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 college22 mi
Nearest community college85 mi
Nearest technical college57 mi
High school graduates99.1%
College graduates75.6%

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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