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Lake City, Colorado

town · Hinsdale County

At a glance

561
Population
$428,600
Median home value (all homes)
41% above U.S. median
$504,349
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,180/mo
Median rent
12% below U.S. median
$61,919
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
7.4 min
Average commute
92.7%
Homes with broadband
77.94%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities37% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost74% 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 college42 mi
Nearest community college99 mi
Nearest technical college61 mi
High school graduates100%
College graduates45.8%

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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