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Nucla, Colorado

town · Montrose County

At a glance

598
Population
$141,100
Median home value (all homes)
53% below U.S. median
$266,466
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$929/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$42,857
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
14.4 min
Average commute
74.5%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing36% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost49% 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 college56 mi
Nearest community college58 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates83.6%
College graduates11.6%

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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