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Leadville, Colorado

city · Lake County

At a glance

2,620
Population
$447,600
Median home value (all homes)
48% above U.S. median
$510,778
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,195/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$86,350
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
25.6 min
Average commute
81.3%
Homes with broadband
94.66%
Locations with fiber available
3.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing65% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost10% 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 college59 mi
Nearest community college72 mi
Nearest technical college69 mi
High school graduates96.4%
College graduates64.6%

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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