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Estes Park, Colorado

town · Larimer County

At a glance

5,844
Population
$664,200
Median home value (all homes)
119% above U.S. median
$691,908
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,511/mo
Median rent
12% above U.S. median
$85,956
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
13.3 min
Average commute
90.5%
Homes with broadband
99.02%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 135 — 35% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing137% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost53% 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 college25 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates97.9%
College graduates57.1%

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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