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Monument, Colorado

town · El Paso County

At a glance

11,735
Population
$636,700
Median home value (all homes)
110% above U.S. median
$757,086
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,929/mo
Median rent
43% above U.S. median
$128,816
Median household income
64% above U.S. median
28.8 min
Average commute
97.3%
Homes with broadband
54.18%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 133 — 33% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing128% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities12% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost1% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates57.7%

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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