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Mead, Colorado

town · Weld County

At a glance

5,919
Population
$585,100
Median home value (all homes)
93% above U.S. median
$556,308
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,275/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$125,357
Median household income
60% above U.S. median
30.6 min
Average commute
94.4%
Homes with broadband
87.3%
Locations with fiber available
2.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 129 — 29% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing111% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities13% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost8% 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 college16 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates93.5%
College graduates50.3%

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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