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Gunnison, Colorado

city · Gunnison County

At a glance

6,766
Population
$461,000
Median home value (all homes)
52% above U.S. median
$633,315
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,230/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$62,189
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
18.4 min
Average commute
96.1%
Homes with broadband
66.08%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing70% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities7% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost35% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college95 mi
Nearest technical college61 mi
High school graduates97.2%
College graduates60.3%

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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