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Elizabeth, Colorado

town · Elbert County

At a glance

2,244
Population
$475,900
Median home value (all homes)
57% above U.S. median
$670,231
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,808/mo
Median rent
34% above U.S. median
$112,986
Median household income
44% above U.S. median
39.5 min
Average commute
99.5%
Homes with broadband
75.1%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 120 — 20% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing75% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities14% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost39% 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 college18 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates98.3%
College graduates46.8%

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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